Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Nurse

Currently recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) in Alexandria, LA to coordinate complex clinical operations at a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Common activities Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses carry out include intake screening identify conditions requiring referral or treatment, administering medications, supporting other providers in clinic, and providing a wide range of treatments such as wound care, electrocardiograms, ear lavage, phlebotomy, nebulizer therapy, and tuberculosis skin tests.

DUTIES OF THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN/LVIN):

• Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and/or competencies.

• Administers medications as ordered. Medications may be given via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other enteral and parenteral routes.

• Performs prescreening and intake screening of patients newly arrived at the facility. Uses established intake tools for gathering subjective and objective data, referring abnormal findings or responses to a registered nurse, medical provider, dental provider, or behavioral health provers as appropriate.

• Performs various treatments such as wound care, vital sign checks, electrocardiograms, etc. as ordered by a medical provider, dental provider, behavioral health provider, or registered nurse.

• Collects laboratory specimens and performs point-of-care testing or prepares specimens for laboratory processing. Takes appropriate action on lab results received.

• Responds to medical emergencies and renders emergency care to stabilize patient and prevent deterioration, and transfers patient to appropriate level of care.

• Assists other health care professionals through the gathering of subjective and objective data, provision of aspects of care, educating patients, etc.

• May be required to participate in involuntary, court-ordered care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.

• Must have a minimum of one-year experience in a hospital, medical office, or outpatient clinical setting.

• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Maintains current, full and unrestricted LVN/LPN license by the state in which the duty station is located, or a compact state that allows practice in the state in which the duty station is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.

• This position does not require privileging by IHSC.

• Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.

• Certified Correctional Health Professional or Certified Corrections Nurse credential preferred.

ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP

The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 25 years, has provided medical care to federal agencies. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our over 500 healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of our nation.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Job Details

City

Alexandria

State

LA