LPN/LVN Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse Job at MDPerm, Eloy, AZ

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  • MDPerm
  • Eloy, AZ

Job Description

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

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 with Days, Nights and Evening shifts, with differentials
  • Full-time and 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.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current, full and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in Arizona or licensed in a compact state that allows practice in Arizona
  • Minimum one year experience in a hospital, medical office or residential setting
  • Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting is preferred
  • 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

MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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