LPN/LVN Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse Job at MDPerm, Alexandria, LA

  • MDPerm
  • Alexandria, LA

Job Description

LPN/LVN Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational NurseLPN/LVN Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse for a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana. Nurses in this Health Services facility practice in a collaborative environment, providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care. Nurses are the largest group of healthcare providers within the facilities, providing care 24/7.DAY shifts 8hrs/10hrs/12hrs availableDAILY DUTIESintake screening to identify conditions requiring referral or treatmentadministering medicationssupporting other providers in the clinicproviding a wide range of treatments such as wound care, electrocardiograms, ear lavage, phlebotomy, nebulizer therapy, and tuberculosis skin tests.RESPONSIBILITIESProvides direct care to patientsAdministers medications as ordered. Medications may be given via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other enteral and parenteral routes.Performs prescreening and intake screening of patients newly arrived at the facility.Uses established intake tools for gathering subjective and objective data, referring abnormal findings or responses to a registered nurse, medical provider, dental provider, or behavioral health provers as appropriate.Performs various treatments such as wound care, vital sign checks, electrocardiograms, etc. as ordered by a medical provider, dental provider, behavioral health provider, or registered nurse.Collects laboratory specimens and performs point-of-care testing or prepares specimens for laboratory processing. Takes appropriate action on lab results received.Responds to medical emergencies and renders emergency care to stabilize patients and prevent deterioration, and transfers patients to appropriate level of care.Assists other health care professionals through the gathering of subjective and objective data, provision of aspects of care, educating patients, etc.May be required to participate in involuntary, court-ordered care.QUALIFICATIONSCurrent, full and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in LA or licensed in a compact state that allows practice in ArizonaMinimum one year of experience in a hospital, medical office or residential settingExperience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting is preferredGraduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territoryMust maintain the Basic Life Support for Providers (BLS) from the American Heart AssociationSHIFTS/SCHEDULE Full-time, Day shifts 40 hours per weekMDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Day shift

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