Licensed Practical Nurse / PRN Weekends
$74,880,000–$83,200,000 year
On-siteBroomfield, 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. Assist in planning and implementing individual treatment programs, administering medications including IV therapy when certified, and triaging healthcare requests. Obtain body fluid specimens, perform EKGs, and document controlled substances and medical equipment using SOAP charting. Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans as ordered by providers while intervening in situations with proper safety techniques and standard precautions. Maintain confidentiality of health records in compliance with HIPAA requirements and adhere to all facility policies and security rules.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 15hrs/monthly
- shifts 6a-4p or 12p-10p
- Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program
- Have and maintain current licensure as a LPN/LVN within the state of employment
- 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
- 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 be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)
- Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
- Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
- Must maintain confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
- Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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