PT / Licensed Practical Nurse / in Broomfield
$74,880,000–$83,200,000 year
On-siteAurora, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Assess the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of inmates in the Health Care Unit and housing units. Assist in planning and implementing individual treatment programs, administering medications including IV therapy, and obtaining body fluid specimens. Perform EKGs, triage healthcare requests, and assist providers with evaluations and minor surgical procedures while documenting care using the SOAP form. Maintain controlled substances and medical equipment, implement therapeutic diet plans, and intervene in situations using standard safety precautions. Work Mon and Tues from 12p to 10p for 20 hours weekly in a correctional facility, adhering to all security policies and HIPAA requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
- Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program
- Current licensure as a LPN/LVN within the state of employment
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- 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
- Ability to transport objects up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)
Desired Qualifications
- Certified for IV therapy
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