LPN, Chronic Care

About the role

Operated by the Management & Training Corporation, Otero County Processing Medical Facility in Chaparral, New Mexico, provides a unique opportunity to care for an underserved population.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective systems for identification, prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Monitor incidence of infectious and communicable diseases among offenders, including venereal disease, HIV, AIDS, TB and hepatitis.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and requirements pertaining to health care including blood borne pathogen protection.
• Promote safe and healthy environment of the medical staff.
• Direct and conduct monthly safety and sanitation inspections of the facility, including food preparation and dining areas, laundry, housing, bathrooms and health services.
• Ensure that referrals are provided for community follow-up and coordination of care after inmates with infectious diseases are released from the facility.
• Confer with the DON and/or the health services administrator (HSA) to develop and conduct chronic care and infection control education and training programs for inmates and staff, including symptoms, transmission, disease maintenance and/or prevention.
• Assist with quality improvement projects as assigned.
• Assist to train staff/co-worker’s skills related to infection control, infectious disease, and chronic care management.
• Refer chronic care clinic inmates to physician/physician assistant/nurse practitioner as directed in the Chronic Care Clinic Health Standards.
• Schedule all chronic clinic appointments as determined by Chronic Care Clinic Health Standards.
• Practice basic cost containment and utilization management techniques.
• Keep work area neat and organized.
• Participate in in-service orientation and continuing education classes.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, including the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee meetings, promote communication and proper flow of relevant information.
• Comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and contractual requirements.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, non-citizens, and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Regular attendance is required. It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months related experience
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program, current, valid practical nursing license for the state of New Mexico or compact state
• Must possess current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements as outlined above

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and blood borne pathogens
• Basic knowledge of chronic care management and infection control

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Pay

$28.54 per hour + $2,500 Hiring Bonus

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm