LPN, CID
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse, Coordinator of Infectious Disease (CID) performs professional duties related to the prevention and control of infectious disease. The role plans, develops, implements, and evaluates infection-control activities throughout the facility and coordinates programs to meet contract and accreditation requirements. The LPN applies nursing skills in caring for and treating inmates with infectious diseases, monitors patients, carries out physician orders, and assists physicians with examinations and treatment. The position also documents and reports infectious diseases, coordinates reporting to the Public Health Department, collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, maintains compliance with applicable policies, and protects the confidentiality of medical records.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state where the facility is located; maintain a current copy of the license on file at the facility.
- Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
- Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision when performing nursing diagnosis and to provide appropriate follow-through treatment.
- At least 21 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of direct work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates with infectious disease.
- Monitor patients with infectious disease.
- Execute physician orders.
- Assist the physician with examinations and treatment.
- Document and report infectious diseases in monthly and quarterly reports to the Health Administrator.
- Develop reporting to the Public Health Department.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team members.
- Maintain compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.
- Document all detainee or inmate contacts and maintain confidentiality of medical records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount
- Reduced Tuition Rates
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Pet Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Training
- Flexible Spending Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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