Licensed Practical Nurse - Dale Haile Detention Center Details

Licensed Practical Nurse - Dale Haile Detention Center

VitalCore Health Strategies - Idaho

Employment Type : Full-Time

Licensed Practical Nurse - Dale Haile Detention Center222 N 12th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Caldwell, ID 83605, USA Canyon County, ID, USA Req #810

Thursday, January 14, 2021

VitalCore Health Strategies has an opening for a LPN at Dale Haile Detention Center. We have a great team with competitive pay and benefits!!!!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality care that is consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. The LPN is responsible for tasks, activities and functions as delegated and may make assignment of duties to others as defined in their state of practice act. The LPN provides monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, or Medical Director or other practitioner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.

Implements nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice. (Includes compliance with all laws as applicable inthe practice

setting).

Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient. The plans should speak to health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.

Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.

Administers medications to offenders.

Provides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the Medical Director, DON, or Registered Nurse.

Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff.

Documents actions in the MAR and medical records.

Other nursing duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.

Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.

Possesses an active CPR certification.

Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.

Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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  Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.

• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.

• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continuously conducts complex interpersonal interactions, makes moderately complex decisions, analyzes and solves complex problems, and handles multiple tasks.

• Frequently uses teamwork skills, discretion, and occasionally mentors/trains new employees.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, climb stairs; use hands to finger, handle feel; and must regularly lift in excess of 50 lbs.

• The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; and must be able to talk or hear.

VitalCore Health Strategies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Other details

• Pay Type

  Hourly