Licensed Practical Nurse / 12-10p
$74,880,000–$83,200,000 year
On-siteBroomfield, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Assist in inmate care delivery through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation under Registered Nurse supervision. Administer medications including IV therapy, obtain body fluid specimens, and perform EKGs using proper techniques. Support providers in evaluations, medical procedures, and minor surgeries while documenting care with SOAP forms. Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, triage healthcare requests, and guide inmate teaching activities. Maintain controlled substances and medical equipment, intervene with safety precautions, and ensure confidentiality of health records. Work Wed-Sat 12:00-10:00p shift in a correctional facility, adhering to all security rules, HIPAA requirements, and facility policies. Maintain current LPN licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and TB test results.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program
- Have and maintain current licensure as a LPN/LVN within the state of employment
- Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
- Must have current CPR/BLS certification
- Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
- Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
- Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
- Excellent verbal and written comprehension
- Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
- Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
- Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
- Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
- Ability to position oneself in different spaces
- Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
- Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
- Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
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