Licensed Practical Nurse II
About The Position
Looking to make a difference every day? Join our compassionate team of health care professionals, where you’ll make a meaningful impact every day! If you’re dedicated to providing high-quality care and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you at the Otero County Prison in Chaparral, New Mexico! What you'll do: You'll be responsible for Responsible for providing nursing care and assistance for ill and/or injured persons. All decisions should be reviewed with the nursing director with the exception of routine duties assigned to the nurse (LPN) in compliance with MTC Medical and various customer directives.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program, current, valid practical nursing license for the state of New Mexico or compact state. Must possess current CPR certification. Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of health services administrator, supervising nurse and professional service providers and in accordance with approved treatment protocol, assess condition of and prescribe treatment for detainees reporting to sick call.
- Assist with provider line; prepare examining room and equipment.
- Operate pill call, administer medication and document as required. This may include pushing and/or wheeling a pill cart on facility campus.
- Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment as required.
- Perform emergency procedures as needed and call the physician for treatment orders.
- Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Observe applicable HIPAA rules.
- Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
- Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
- Perform work on an on-call basis, as required.
- Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary and operational records, reports, and logs.
- Conduct chart review, review status of detainees with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment.
- Perform rescue functions for accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision
- Prescription drug and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement account
- Long and short-term disability
- PTO and 11 paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
