We are recruiting for a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-
Correctional Care (0.9 FTE - Days) to join our team!
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DepartmentDenver Sheriffs
Job Summary
Under close supervision of an RN, or Care Provider provides direct patient
care in accordance with established protocols. Assists RNs and Care Providers
with procedures, medication administration, phlebotomy, and limited
laboratory procedures. Assesses patient's physical and psychological
condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Documents
patient's medical status throughout the patient's course of treatment.
The Correctional Care nursing staff provides clinical care at either Downtown
Detention Center or the Denver County Jail. These environments of care have a
higher level of clinical acuity and environmental hazard than inpatient and
ambulatory nursing settings based on the nature of the facility. The detention
centers employ a high level of security, which impacts daily working
conditions, including both personal and institutional safety and clinical
operations. Environmental awareness, critical thinking, and decisive,
decision-making skills are required in the correctional care setting.
Essential Functions:
Under the direction of the RN, implements care based on prioritized patient
needs. Implements nursing interventions based on plan of care, priority of
patient's needs and desired outcome, guidelines/standards of care, and
agency policies and procedures (10%)
In coordination with the RN, implements care based on prioritized patient
needs (10%)
Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includes
infant, pediatric, and Adult clinical care (10%)
Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includes
preventive care, emergent care/crisis response, triage skills, general
acute care skills, and behavioral health skills (10%)
Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includes
preventive care, emergent care/crisis response, triage skills, general
acute care skills, and behavioral health skills (10%)
Obtains vital signs and differentiates normal from abnormal findings. Reports
abnormal values or conditions to the RN or provider. (EX. Abnormal VS,
bleeding, safety concerns, family issues.) (10%)
Provides safe delivery of medications (5%)
Provides for safe collection and processing of laboratory specimens, blood
samples, IV access as ordered by the care provider. (5%)
Performs specialized tasks as directed by the RN or care provider, i.e.,
EKGs, Foley Insertion, Spirometry, Peak flow etc. (5%)
Document Daily Goals/ Plan of Care making sure information is properly
transcribed and complete. (5%)
Adheres to the hospital's principles and practices of Informing Clinical
Practice, Interconnecting Stakeholders, Improving Population Health, and
Personalizing Care. (5%)
Collects clinical data to contribute to the Plan of Care in conjunction with
the RN. (5%)
Performs chart audits to promote quality improvement. (5%)
Reports response of patient/family or changing condition to the RN and helps
to appropriately update the plan of care. (5%)
Education:
High School Diploma or GED Completion of a nursing education program that
satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing
for Licensed Practical Nurse Required
Work Experience:
less than 1 year Correctional Care experience preferred
Required
Licenses:
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association
Required and
LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse - LPC State Licensing Board Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Interpersonal communication skills to communicate with ospital staff and
diverse patient population.
Ability to assist patient with personal hygiene.
Ability to transport patients, specimens and supplies to and from various
areas as necessary.
Knowledge of IV introduction and ability to monitor IVs on assigned patients.
Basic typing skills required.
Knowledge of appropriate charting procedures preferred.
ShiftDays (United States of America)
Work TypeRegular
Salary$26.86 - $39.06 / hr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate...
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