License Practical Nurse

Location: Glenwood Springs, CO

Schedule

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 36/48 rotation with weekend shift differential

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.

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

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program
• Have and maintain current licensure as a LPN/LVN within the state of employment