Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is proud to operate the El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville, Texas , where our staff are our biggest asset! We value our professional and caring medical providers who are dedicated to improving people's lives and we want YOU to join our team! What you'll do: You'll be r esponsible 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 (LVN) in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six (6) months related experience.
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program.
- Must possess current, valid vocational nursing license for the state of Texas or a compact state and current CPR certification.
- Must successfully complete required preservice training.
- Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
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 to sick call.
- 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 or 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 in 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.
- Requires prolonged periods of walking and standing.
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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
