Licensed Practical Nurse / PRN / in Broomfield
$74,880,000–$83,200,000 year
On-siteDenver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Assess the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of inmates in the Health Care Unit and housing units under RN supervision. Administer medications, including IV therapy when certified, and assist providers with evaluations, medical procedures, and minor surgeries. Implement treatment programs, obtain body fluid specimens, perform EKGs, and triage healthcare requests. Maintain controlled substances and medical equipment while enforcing nutrition and therapeutic diet plans. Work minimum 15 hours monthly, with shifts available 6a-4p or 12-10p. This role supports inmate care within the correctional facility, requiring adherence to all security policies, HIPAA regulations, and facility safety protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
- Minimum 15hrs/monthly
- Shifts 6a-4p or 12-10p
- Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program
- Current licensure as a LPN/LVN within the state of employment
- 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
- Ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
- Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current TB test (taken within one year)
- Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required
- 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
- Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
- Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
- Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
- Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)
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