CorrHealth Travel Nurse / LPN

Weekly travel required between CO, NM, WY, and TX. Must hold a compact LPN license and reside in CO, NM, TX, or WY. $250 monthly travel allowance plus paid travel expenses.

About the Role

A Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of inmate care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides inmate teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies. Will travel each week to designated CorrHealth facilities on a full-time, permanent basis (not temporary or contract).

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of inmates in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units
• Assists 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
• Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy (when certified), and all other approved routes of administration
• Assists the provider in evaluations, medical procedures, and minor surgical procedures as necessary, using SOAP form of charting
• Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKGs using proper techniques and procedures
• Maintains and documents controlled substances and medical equipment
• Intervenes in a variety of situations with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions
• Implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by provider
• Triaging and assessing healthcare requests
• Travels to scheduled locations, as needed, on a full-time basis; NM, TX, WY, CO

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program
• Current and unrestricted compact LPN/LVN license; must maintain license
• Must be willing to travel weekly
• Flexible availability both days and nights, seven days a week
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test
• Must comply with all State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, as well as facility-specific policies and procedures

Skills

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and learn a variety of software, including site-specific programs
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

Physical/Mental 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 conversation; must be able to exchange accurate information with patients
• 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 Environment

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