Lpn/Lvn Corrections Prn Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse Alessandria

Lpn/Lvn Corrections Prn Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse
Alessandria
Piemonte, Alessandria

LPN/LVN Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse for a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana.

Nurses in this Health Services facility practice in a collaborative environment, providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care.

Nurses are the largest group of healthcare providers within the facilities, providing care 24/7.  

Available shifts to choose with differntials:DAY shiftsNIGHT shifts EVENING Shifts8hrs/10hrs/12hrs availableDAILY DUTIESintake screening to identify conditions requiring referral or treatmentadministering medicationssupporting other providers in the clinicproviding a wide range of treatments such as wound care, electrocardiograms, ear lavage, phlebotomy, nebulizer therapy, and tuberculosis skin tests. RESPONSIBILITIESProvides direct care to patientsAdministers 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 patients and prevent deterioration, and transfers patients 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. QUALIFICATIONSCurrent, full and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in Arizona or licensed in a compact state that allows practice in ArizonaMinimum one year experience in a hospital, medical office or residential settingExperience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting is preferredGraduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U. S. territoryMust maintain the Basic Life Support for Providers (BLS) from the American Heart AssociationSHIFTS/SCHEDULE Must have a minimum 4 shifts per month available to workPrefer flexible with days and nightsPRN staff select the dates they are available to cover.  Holidays/weekend coverage are not required but appreciated and would be included in the list sent to PRN staff.  PRN/POOL staff must provide at least one week of orientation Mon-Fri and two 12 hr. shifts per week thereafter until fully trained.   Once orientation has been completed, the process for PRN scheduling will begin.  In addition – when full time staff call off of the schedule, we have a call center that sends out alerts to all staff but is another opportunity for PRN staff to select/take a shift that fits their ability to work. MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.