Licensed Practical Nurse

Management and Training Corporation • Marana, AZ

2h • Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will be providing nursing care and assistance for ill and/or injured people. All decisions should be reviewed with the nursing director except for routine duties assigned to the nurse (LPN) in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and customer directives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nurse program
• Current valid practical nursing license for the state of Arizona or a compact state with no restrictions
• US citizenship or lawful US permanent resident
• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required

Responsibilities

• Under 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 sick calls.
• Assist with provider line; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Operate pill call, administer medication and document as required by applicable policies and procedures. To include push and wheel pill cart on facility campus.
• Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment as required.
• Perform emergency procedures as needed and call physician for treatment orders.
• Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods.
• Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for detainee care and facility operations.
• 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.
• Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis, as required.
• Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary and operational records, reports, and logs.
• Review and process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Conduct chart review, review status of detainees with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communications and proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
• Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Properly chart medical care.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Assist corporate counsel with responses to detainee lawsuits.
• Required to work rotating days, and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Requires prolonged periods of walking and standing.
• The incumbent is required to work overtime when directed to do so.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance required.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
• It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage and employee assistance program
• Education assistance, military leave and opportunities to make a meaningful difference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree