LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Company: The GEO Group
Location: Arvada
Posted on: January 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Equal Opportunity Employer. Summary Works under the direct
supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in participating in the
implementation and evaluation of the detainees/inmates health care
needs. Provides comprehensive nursing care while observing and
maintaining the requirements of security. Primary Duties and
Responsibilities Under an RNs direction, develops nursing care
plans on detainees/inmates. Performs a complete physical assessment
and medical history as required on each detainee/inmate entering
the correctional system. Medical problems are referred to the
physician for extended evaluation. Assists physician with sick call
by screening patients and performing minor surgical procedures.
Treats detainees/inmates with problems within professional
capabilities and refers other medical problems to the appropriate
physician. Ensures the implementation of physician's orders.
Ensures that prescribed medications are administered as ordered
using the formulary. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in
dispensing medication. Makes observation rounds on patients, and
records in progress notes. Evaluates symptoms, reactions, and
progress of patients on periodic basis, charts, and reports
problems to management. Maintains security while dispensing
medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazard of
drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees/inmates. Maintains
non-involvement in the security aspects of care. Destroys and
properly disposes of all needles/syringes. Prepares regularly
scheduled reports and special reports as necessary. Documents all
detainee/inmate contacts. Maintains confidentiality of medical
records. Maintains compliance with industry and company policies
for accreditation. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum
Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state the facility is located.
Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all
times. Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred. Must
possess competence in the performance of the following services:
crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment,
medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care. Must have the
ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing
nursing diagnosis, and be able provide appropriate follow through
treatment.
Keywords: The GEO Group, Arvada , LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), Healthcare , Arvada, Colorado
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