Licensed Vocational Nurse / Corporate Travel TX
About The Position
LVN / FLEX Location: Weekly travel required between CO, NM, TX, WY Schedule: Full time hours - shifts vary Compact License required / must reside in a state listed above Are you an LPN who wants to travel weekly supporting our teams at locations in CO, NM, TX & WY, and make an impact on inmate healthcare as well as earn competitive wages/benefits? Then our Flexible LPN position might be right for you!! CorrHealth is seeking LPNs who are available for full-time work (min 36-48hrs weekly) at flexible locations within our region, on a permanent basis. This is not a temporary or contract travel role. You will be scheduled, as needed, on a FT basis between all our sites. Flexible availability required both day/night; 7 days a week. For tax purposes, you must live in either CO, NM, TX or WY. Position Overview A Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of inmate care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides inmate teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies. Will travel each week to designated CorrHealth facilities.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program
- Current and unrestricted compact license as LPN/LVN; must maintain license
- Must be willing to travel weekly
- Must have flexible availability both days and nights seven (7) days a week
- Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
- Must have current CPR/BLS certification
- Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
- Must be willing to follow facility specific policies and procedures in addition to CorrHealth policies and procedures
- Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
- Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
- Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
- Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).
Responsibilities
- Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of inmates in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units
- Assists in planning and implementing individual treatment programs, using available knowledge, diagnostic tests, resources, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and inmate teaching
- Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy (when certified), and all other approved routes of administration
- Assists the provider in evaluations, medical procedures, and minor surgical procedures as necessary, using SOAP form of charting
- Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKGs using proper techniques and procedures
- Maintains and documents controlled substances and medical equipment
- Intervenes in a variety of situations with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions
- Implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by provider
- Triaging and assessing healthcare requests
- Travels to scheduled locations, as needed, on a full-time basis; NM, TX, WY, CO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
