LPN Licensed Practical Nurse- Correctional Care Job Denver area,Colorado USA,Nursing

We are recruiting for a motivated LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Correctional Care to join our team!

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Department

Denver Sheriffs

Job Summary

Under close supervision of an RN or Care Provider, provides direct patient care according to established protocols. Assists RNs and Care Providers with procedures, medication administration, phlebotomy, and limited laboratory procedures. Assesses patients' physical and psychological conditions throughout their care. Documents patients' medical status during treatment.

The Correctional Care nursing staff provides clinical care at Downtown Detention Center or Denver County Jail. These environments have higher clinical acuity and environmental hazards than typical inpatient or outpatient settings. Security measures impact daily work conditions, including safety and clinical operations. Environmental awareness, critical thinking, and decisive decision-making skills are essential in this setting.

Essential Functions
:

Implement care based on patient needs under RN supervision, including nursing interventions, care plans, and adherence to standards and policies.

Coordinate with the RN to deliver appropriate care.

Maintain a broad nursing scope covering infant, pediatric, and adult care.

Provide preventive, emergent, triage, acute, and behavioral health care.

Obtain vital signs, identify abnormal findings, and report to RN or provider.

Safely administer medications.

Collect and process laboratory specimens, blood samples, and establish IV access as ordered.

Perform specialized tasks like EKGs, Foley insertions, spirometry, etc., as directed.

Document daily goals and care plans accurately.

Follow principles of informing clinical practice, stakeholder engagement, population health improvement, and personalized care.

Collect clinical data to support the care plan in collaboration with the RN.

Conduct chart audits for quality improvement.

Report patient or family responses and changing conditions to the RN for care plan updates.

Education
:
High School Diploma or GED and completion of a nursing program meeting Colorado licensing requirements for LPN.

Work Experience
:
Less than 1 year correctional care experience preferred, required.

Licenses
:
BLS (AHA) and LPN license from the Colorado State Licensing Board are required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
:
Effective interpersonal communication, assistance with personal hygiene, patient transport, IV monitoring, basic typing, and charting knowledge.

Shift
:
Rotating days and nights.

Work Type
:
Regular, 0.9 FTE.

Salary
: $28.99 - $43.49/hr.

Benefits
:
Includes paid days off, retirement contributions, medical plans, public transportation passes, on-site fitness, childcare discounts, tuition reimbursement, career development, clinical advancement, PSLF eligibility, and more.

Our Values
:
Respect, Belonging, Accountability, Transparency.

All safety-sensitive applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Denver Health is a comprehensive health system committed to community service and excellence. Located near downtown Denver, it offers cultural and recreational activities.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

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