Licensed Practical Nurse II

Management and Training Corporation•Chaparral, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse II at the Otero County Processing Facility in Chaparral, New Mexico. The role provides nursing care to detainees, including assessing patients who report to sick call and delivering treatment in accordance with approved protocols and under the direction of health services leadership and professional providers. The position also supports provider examinations, medication administration, emergency response, medical recordkeeping, and review of care for detainees with serious health problems. This position pays $28.54 per hour. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time positions. Full-time and PRN positions are available. The schedule is rotating 3x12s on the night shift, with a $2 night-shift differential. The position may require on-call work. MTC describes its facility as a safe and secure working environment focused on helping an at-risk population prepare for a healthy, productive life.

Requirements

Completion of 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 with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Assess the condition of detainees reporting to sick call and prescribe treatment in accordance with approved protocols and under the direction of health services leadership and professional service providers.
Assist with provider line and prepare the examining room and equipment.
Operate pill call, administer medication, and complete required documentation; this may include pushing or wheeling a pill cart on the facility campus.
Control medications, syringes, and other medical supplies or equipment as required.
Perform emergency procedures as needed and contact the physician for treatment orders.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of medical records and observe applicable HIPAA rules.
Closely monitor potential catastrophic illnesses.
Comply with applicable pharmacy laws, particularly those concerning controlled substances.
Perform on-call work as required.
Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logs.
Conduct chart reviews and review the status of detainees with serious health problems to ensure necessary interventions and treatment are completed.
Perform rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including administering basic emergency medical aid, physically moving people away from danger, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.