LPN/LVN Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse

MDPerm • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

LPN/LVN Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse for a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Tacoma, WA

Nurses in this Health Services facility practice in a collaborative environment, providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care.
Nurses are the largest group of healthcare providers within the facilities, providing care 24/7.
Must be flexible for Days, Nights or Evening shifts with differentials
Full-time or PRN opportunities

DAILY DUTIES
intake screening to identify conditions requiring referral or treatment
administering medications
supporting other providers in the clinic
providing a wide range of treatments such as wound care, electrocardiograms, ear lavage, phlebotomy, nebulizer therapy, and tuberculosis skin tests.

Requirements

• Current, full and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in Washington or licensed in a compact state that allows practice in Washington
• Minimum one year experience in a hospital, medical office or residential setting
• Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory
• Must maintain the Basic Life Support for Providers (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients
• Administers medications as ordered. Medications may be given via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other enteral and parenteral routes.
• Performs prescreening and intake screening of patients newly arrived at the facility.
• Uses established intake tools for gathering subjective and objective data, referring abnormal findings or responses to a registered nurse, medical provider, dental provider, or behavioral health provers as appropriate.
• Performs various treatments such as wound care, vital sign checks, electrocardiograms, etc. as ordered by a medical provider, dental provider, behavioral health provider, or registered nurse.
• Collects laboratory specimens and performs point-of-care testing or prepares specimens for laboratory processing. Takes appropriate action on lab results received.
• Responds to medical emergencies and renders emergency care to stabilize patients and prevent deterioration, and transfers patients to appropriate level of care.
• Assists other health care professionals through the gathering of subjective and objective data, provision of aspects of care, educating patients, etc.
• May be required to participate in involuntary, court-ordered care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed