LPN

Company: FSR (Federal Staffing Resources)
Location: Sierra Blanca
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Corrections job in Sierra Blanca, Texas. Responsible for providing technical, professional nursing, services to offenders in a correctional facility.Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Corrections job Overview:The Licensed Vocational Nurse will be expected to maintain a professional nursing attitude.Assist Physician or Extender as required and/or during scheduled appointments.Render first aid treatment and assist other health services staff in treating accidents, emergencies, or illnessMaintaining security of all medical records.Monitoring and recommend methods to improve operational efficiency and cost containment effectivenessEnsuring strict compliance to all applicable pharmacy regulations. Monitoring physical safety requirements for detainees and staff to ensure safe working environment.Notifying Health Services Administrator of safety hazards.Assisting Registered Nurse in coordinating in-service programs, which are aligned with the medical program.Assisting head nurse to coordinate monthly healthcare staff meetings, as assigned. Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.Prepare and distribute medications and maintain accurate documentation. Perform inventories of medications, supplies, and controlled equipment as specified.Take vital signs, perform appropriate charting, and assist with chart review duties and patient care as required.Perform routine lab tests in accordance with approved standards.Perform routine wound care in accordance with approved standards.Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol, and approved by Medical Director.Receive and transcribe orders accurately and provide or arrange order treatment.Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions, progress-of detainees.Participate in the formulation of the plan of nursing care.Record, retrieve and file medical information in the detainee medical record.Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Corrections job Qualifications:LVN licensure: active, current, unrestricted in Texas1 year clinical experienceGraduate from a state approved program CPR Come join our team of healthcare professionals! FSR provides healthcare professionals to government facilities supporting active duty military service members, retirees, and their families. FSR began as a women-owned, minority-owned, small business in Maryland and has grown to an award-winning organization serving the federal government nationwide and around the globe. We invite you to join our team! Federal Staffing Resources dba FSR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran/military spouseThis contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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