Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Port Allen, LA

LTS is seeking a highly skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to ICE detainees in a secure detention environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), or physician. The LPN performs nursing duties consistent with state licensure, ICE Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS), facility policies, and contractual obligations.

The LTS Health group is focused on providing technology solutions that improve our nation’s health equity and increase overall access to public health resources. LTS believes technological advances will continue to shape how the healthcare industry provides and improves services. Our internal expertise within IT Solutions and collaborations with industry partnerships allow LTS to remain at the forefront of emerging technologies.

We continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance solutions in new models of care that helps organizations meet individual care needs by bring key health-care services closer to home in a cost-effective manner.

• Provide direct nursing care to detainees within scope of licensure and under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Carry out physician, NP, PA, and RN orders accurately and promptly.
• Administer medications, including oral, injectable, and controlled substances, in accordance with licensure and pharmacy regulations.
• Obtain and record vital signs, conduct focused assessments, and collect medical histories.
• Assist with and perform approved nursing procedures and treatments.
• Monitor detainees with chronic or acute medical conditions and report changes to supervising clinicians.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide basic life-support care consistent with training.
• Document nursing care, medication administration, and treatments accurately and timely in detainee medical records.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of detainee health information in compliance with HIPAA, ICE standards, and facility policies.
• Communicate effectively with supervising clinicians, healthcare team members, custody staff, and detainees.
• Comply with ICE PBNDS, nursing standards, facility policies, and contractual requirements.
• Follow infection control, medication management, and safety protocols.
• Report incidents, safety hazards, and unusual occurrences according to facility procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of medical equipment and treatment areas.
• Work in a secure detention environment and comply with all facility security procedures.
• Recognize that verbal abuse or resistance may occur and respond calmly and professionally.
• Assist with prevention and de-escalation of potentially disruptive situations.
• Remain alert and respond effectively in emergency and high-stress situations.

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in correctional, detention, emergency, or acute care settings preferred.
• Ability to pass required background investigation, credentialing, and security clearance for ICE detention facilities.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments.

• Work is performed in a secure ICE detention facility.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and potentially volatile situations.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, lifting, and rapid response to emergencies.

• The opportunity to support high visibility federal missions in IT and healthcare
• A culture that values innovation, growth, collaboration, and quality
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family
• A career path that rewards ambition and performance

If you’re ready to push boundaries, sharpen your skills, and join a team that is passionate about building what’s next, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and let’s build a future together!

LTS shares salary ranges to promote transparency. Compensation ranges are provided for informational purposes, and final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, location, and role requirements.

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is committed to offering eligible employees comprehensive benefits that will provide them with options intended to meet their needs and the needs of their family.