Licensed Practical Nurse​/Nights

Licensed Practical Nurse / Nights

Corr Health – Fort Collins, CO

Schedule:

6:00p–6:30a w/ weekend rotation

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, this Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse assists in the delivery of inmate care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The position directs and guides inmate teaching and activities that commensurate with the employee’s education and demonstrated competencies.

• Assist in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of inmates in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
• Assist 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.
• Administer medications according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy (when certified), and all other approved routes of administration.
• Assist the provider in evaluations, medical procedures, and minor surgical procedures as necessary, using SOAP form of charting.
• Obtain body fluid specimens and perform EKGs using proper techniques and procedures.
• Maintain and document controlled substances and medical equipment.
• Intervene in a variety of situations with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions.
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by provider.
• Triage and assess healthcare requests.

• Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program.
• Maintain current licensure as a LPN/LVN within the state of employment.
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year).
• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position.
• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook.
• Will assist coworkers in 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.

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs.
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces.
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations.
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds.

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.