in Fort Collins

CorrHealth•Longmont, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) assists in delivering inmate care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Under the supervision of registered nurses, the nurse directs and guides inmate teaching and activities within their education and demonstrated competencies. The position is based inside a correctional facility and requires compliance with facility security procedures, applicable laws and standards, and policies governing the treatment and privacy of patients and health records. The schedule is 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. with a weekend rotation. The role may require overtime. Employees may be exposed to risk from inmates and to bloodborne pathogens, and must work according to security rules and regulations.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program.
Hold and maintain current LPN/LVN licensure in the state of employment.
Maintain all certifications, educational requirements, and licenses required for the position.
Have current CPR/BLS certification.
Have a current TB test taken within the past year.
Complete security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.
Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written comprehension, deductive reasoning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Be able to use a computer and use or learn a variety of software, including site-specific programs.
Demonstrate the ability to use standard medical equipment appropriately and safely.
Respect inmate dignity and confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Be able to remain stationary and move throughout the facility, including up and down stairs, and position oneself in different spaces.
Frequently communicate with patients and exchange accurate information; identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
Stay calm in stressful and demanding situations.
Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be willing to assist coworkers and work overtime if required.

Responsibilities

Assist registered nurses in assessing inmates’ physical, psychological, and social needs in the Health Care Unit and, when necessary, in housing units.
Assist with planning and implementing individual treatment programs, using available knowledge, diagnostic tests, resources, and consultation with registered nurses and other staff; contribute to inmate teaching.
Administer medications using proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy when certified and other approved routes.
Assist providers with evaluations, medical procedures, and minor surgical procedures as needed, using SOAP charting.
Obtain body fluid specimens and perform EKGs using proper techniques and procedures.
Maintain and document controlled substances and medical equipment.
Intervene in various situations using appropriate safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions.
Implement provider-ordered nutrition and therapeutic diet plans using proper techniques and procedures.
Triage and assess healthcare requests.
Maintain confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Follow facility policies and procedures, security rules, applicable laws and regulations, and relevant professional standards.
Assist coworkers with job duties and work overtime if required; may serve as a resource to coworkers.
Treat team members, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.