Licensed Practical Nurse

About This Role

This role is for a Licensed Practical Nurse who will provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to inmates in correctional facilities across CO, NM, TX, and WY with weekly travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of inmates in the Health Care Unit and housing units
• Assist in planning and implementing individual treatment programs using available knowledge, diagnostic tests, resources, and consultations with RNs and other staff
• Administer medications according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy (when certified)
• Assist the provider in evaluations, medical procedures, and minor surgical procedures as necessary
• Obtain body fluid specimens and perform EKGs using proper techniques and procedures
• Maintain and document controlled substances and medical equipment
• Intervene in various situations with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by provider
• Triage and assess healthcare requests
• Travel weekly to designated CorrHealth facilities in NM, TX, WY, and CO

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted compact license as LPN/LVN
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current TB test (within one year)
• Willingness to travel weekly
• Flexible availability (days/nights, 7 days a week)

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program

Certifications