LPN/LVN Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse

MDPerm; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Tacoma is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver comprehensive care in a secure environment. The successful candidate will handle various medical duties including intake screenings, medication administration, and emergency medical response, ensuring the well-being of detained individuals. This role demands strong clinical skills and a commitment to working in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Washington or compact state.
• Minimum one year experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience in detention or residential healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients and administer medications.
• Perform intake and prescreening for new patients.
• Respond to medical emergencies and stabilize patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Basic Life Support

Intake Screening

Emergency Response

Education

Vocational/Practical Nurse program

Job description

LPN/LVN Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN/LVN Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse for a facility housing individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Tacoma, WA.

Nurses in this Health Services facility practice in a collaborative environment, providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care. Nurses are the largest group of healthcare providers within the facilities, providing care 24/7.

DAILY DUTIES

• Intake screening to identify conditions requiring referral or treatment
• Administering medications
• Supporting other providers in the clinic
• Providing a wide range of treatments such as wound care, electrocardiograms, ear lavage, phlebotomy, nebulizer therapy, and tuberculosis skin tests

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct care to patients
• Administer medications as ordered, via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other routes
• Perform prescreening and intake screening of newly arrived patients
• Use established intake tools to gather subjective and objective data, referring abnormal findings to appropriate healthcare providers
• Perform treatments such as wound care, vital sign checks, electrocardiograms, etc., as ordered
• Collect laboratory specimens and perform point-of-care testing or prepare specimens for lab processing; act on lab results appropriately
• Respond to medical emergencies, render emergency care, stabilize patients, and transfer to appropriate care levels
• Assist other healthcare professionals by gathering data, providing care, and educating patients
• May be required to participate in involuntary, court-ordered care

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, full, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in Washington or a compact state allowing practice in Washington
• Minimum one year experience in a hospital, medical office, or residential setting
• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting is preferred
• Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territory
• Maintain Basic Life Support for Providers (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or other protected categories. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Application Questions

What specialty have you been working most recently?*

What shifts are you open to working?*

• Days only
• Nights only
• Days or Nights flexible