Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Position Overview

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct clinical nursing care and health monitoring within a federally contracted ICE residential facility. Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Providers, the LVN delivers patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment and must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and composure in emergency situations.

Clinical Nursing Care

• Perform nursing assessments, health screenings, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, wound care, and other nursing interventions within the LVN scope of practice.
• Assist Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Providers in the evaluation and management of acute and chronic medical conditions, including pediatric patients.
• Conduct welfare checks and line-of-sight monitoring for residents with identified medical or behavioral health concerns.
• Ensure residents have uninterrupted access to prescribed medications and maintain medication storage in accordance with facility protocols.
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, including activating emergency response systems and coordinating transfers for higher levels of care when necessary.

Population Health & Preventive Care

• Conduct intake health screenings, document health histories, immunization status, communicable disease screening results, and immediate medical needs.
• Monitor for communicable diseases, implement infection control measures, and assist with vaccinations and TB screening in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Provide health education and support dietary accommodations for residents with identified medical needs.

Behavioral Health & Trauma-Informed Support

• Apply trauma-informed care principles in all resident interactions.
• Observe, document, and report behavioral health concerns, referring residents for additional services as appropriate.
• Utilize de-escalation and motivational interviewing techniques and comply with mandatory reporting requirements for abuse, neglect, sexual assault, or other reportable incidents.

Emergency & Safety Operations

• Participate in emergency drills, evacuation procedures, and safety training; support the facility's emergency action plan including mass casualty and infectious disease protocols.
• Collaborate with security, transportation, and facility management teams during emergency situations, including off-site medical escorts and hospital admissions.
• Ensure medical equipment, supplies, and emergency kits are consistently stocked, inspected, and functional.

Documentation, Compliance & Coordination

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, medication records, referrals, and reports of significant medical events.
• Report changes in resident health status and medical emergencies in accordance with facility requirements.
• Adhere to all applicable standards, policies, confidentiality requirements, and resident rights protections.
• Participate in shift briefings, staff training, audits, and compliance activities.

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the State of Louisiana.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, urgent care, community health, public health, correctional health, or residential care setting.
• Demonstrated experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (must be maintained throughout employment).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance (up to and including a Tier 4 DHS clearance).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident with proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment, with the possibility of rotating shifts, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations.
• Pediatric nursing experience.
• Proficiency in nursing assessment, medication administration, wound care, and clinical documentation.
• Familiarity with infection control, communicable disease management, public health protocols, and EHR systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, is required.

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Experience in residential, humanitarian, correctional, immigration, or similar settings.
• Experience providing nursing care to diverse patient populations, with preference for experience working with immigrant, migrant, refugee, or underserved communities.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, or de-escalation.
• Additional certifications such as IV Therapy, Pediatric First Aid, or PALS preferred.

• Employees must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following screening:
• • Federal background investigation (up to and including a Tier 4…