Chronic Care LPN

Management and Training Corporation•Chaparral, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chronic Care LPN provides nursing care and assistance to ill or injured persons at the Otero County Processing Medical Facility in Chaparral, New Mexico. The position supports an underserved population and operates in accordance with MTC Medical and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) directives. Decisions are reviewed with the nursing director, except for routine duties assigned to the LPN. The role focuses on chronic care and infection control, including identifying and preventing communicable diseases, monitoring disease incidence and regulatory compliance, coordinating follow-up care, educating inmates and staff, and supporting quality improvement. The incumbent also performs other duties within the scope of work as assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of related experience.
Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
Current, valid practical nursing license for New Mexico or a compact state.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license in New Mexico or Texas and an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement systems for identifying, preventing, and controlling communicable diseases.
Monitor the incidence of infectious and communicable diseases among offenders, including venereal disease, HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
Monitor compliance with OSHA health care regulations and requirements, including blood-borne pathogen protection.
Promote a safe and healthy environment for medical staff.
Direct and conduct monthly facility safety and sanitation inspections, including food preparation and dining areas, laundry, housing, bathrooms, and health services.
Ensure community follow-up referrals and coordination of care for inmates with infectious diseases who are released from the facility.
Work with the DON and/or health services administrator to develop and conduct chronic care and infection control education and training for inmates and staff.
Assist with assigned quality improvement projects.
Help train staff and coworkers in infection control, infectious disease, and chronic care management.
Refer chronic care clinic inmates to a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner as directed by Chronic Care Clinic Health Standards.
Ensure appropriate laboratory testing is completed for chronic care clinic inmates.
Schedule chronic care clinic appointments according to Chronic Care Clinic Health Standards.
Practice cost containment and utilization management techniques.
Keep the work area neat and organized.
Participate in in-service orientation and continuing education classes.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, including Continuous Quality Improvement Committee meetings, and promote communication and the flow of relevant information.
Comply with applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards, and contractual requirements.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed; provide staff feedback on social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability for staff, non-citizens, and property, and adhere to safety practices.
Maintain regular attendance.
Perform other duties within the scope of work as assigned by management.