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The Arora Group Licensed Practical Nurse in Los Fresnos, Texas
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse
Currently recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse in Los Fresnos, Texas, to provide medical care at a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses in IHSC practice in a collaborative environment providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. IHSC operates 24/7/365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation. This position requires availability to work day, evening and night shifts; availability during weekends and holidays is also required. On-call availability is not required for this position.
DUTIES OF THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE:
REQUIRED 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
Los Fresnos
State
TX