Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

3 weeks ago

Miami, United States Jackson Healthcare Government Services Full time

Nurses are the largest group of health care providers within IHSC staffed facilities, providing care 24 hours per day. As part of a comprehensive primary care team (nurses, medical providers, dental providers, behavioral health providers, administrative staff), Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurses in IHSC practice in a collaborative environment providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care. Common activities LicensedPractical/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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of
Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
2. Must have a minimum of one-year experience in a hospital, medical office, or outpatient
clinical setting.
3. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
1. 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.
2. This position does not require privileging by IHSC.
3. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart
Association®

4. Certified Correctional Health Professional or Certified Corrections Nurse credential
preferred.
ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
1. Strong oral and written communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Critical thinking skills.
4. Cultural competency.
5. Integrity and honesty.
6. Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
7. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not
required).
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple
diagnostic and treatment procedures.
2. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
3. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not
fluent in a language the patient understands.
4. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
5. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop
positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.
6. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary
environment.
7. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records,
web-based training and communications.
8. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs,
specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
9. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient
medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. 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.
2. Administers medications as ordered. Medications may be given via the oral, subcutaneous,
intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other enteral and parenteral routes.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Collects laboratory specimens and performs point-of-care testing or prepares specimens for
laboratory processing. Takes appropriate action on lab results received.
6. Responds to medical emergencies and renders emergency care to stabilize patient and
prevent deterioration, and transfers patient to appropriate level of care.
7. Assists other health care professionals through the gathering of subjective and objective data,
provision of aspects of care, educating patients, etc.
8. May be required to participate in involuntary, court-ordered care.
DUTY HOURS / ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS
1. IHSC operates 24/7/365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation. 2. This position requires availability to work day, evening and night shifts; availability during
weekends and holidays is also required.
3. On-call availability is not required for this position.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
1. The Department of Homeland Security's Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render an
Initial Preliminary Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified candidate.
2. A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion of
initial, and between, subsequent background investigations to meet the requirements of this position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging
unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping,stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.
2. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility
and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities.
3. Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four
minutes and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
4. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building
during an emergency.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This is a contract position and supervisory controls will be set forth by the contract vendor. Technical oversight will be provided by the Government Technical Monitor (GTM).

Overview

Jackson Healthcare Government Services is an innovator in the delivery of healthcare workforce solutions across the nation, leading the way as a comprehensive healthcare professional and support staffing, technology and program management partner to federal, state and municipal government agencies of all types and sizes.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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