CDOC Licensed Practical Nurse - Sterling

Colorado department of corrections mission

* If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the state of colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

* distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;

* strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including pera defined benefit plan or pera defined

* contribution plan plus 401k and 457 plans. Member contribution rates.

* medical and dental health plans;

* short and long term disability coverage;

* paid life insurance;

* 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;

* wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;

* visit state of colorado employee benefits. For more information.

Who may apply:  this position is open to colorado state residents only.  However, vacancies that are located within 30 miles of the state border are exempt from the residency requirement.  Therefore, applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of colorado for positions located in sterling.

Location:

this position is located in sterling, co. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated offender in either an outpatient clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell house setting for acute care, chronic support and emergency interventions.
Lpn's are responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

* documents in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive offender medical records;

* provides standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines;

* transcribes medical orders and reports at change of shifts;

* preserves confidentiality;

* provides physical care and treatments, administers medications, collaborates on treatment plans, employs infection control measures, provides referral to appropriate clinical services staff for new arrivals, crisis intervention, interviews and triages offenders, and performs instruction and orientation;

* assists physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures;

* ensures ordering and restocking of medications and supplies;

* may occasionally be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons;

* delivering po, im, iv, sq, sl medications to offenders in medication lines, infirmaries, specialized cell houses, and prn;

* observes and reports the physical and emotional condition of offenders including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during sick line emergencies;

* promotes and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control;

* operates a variety of clinical equipment dictated by the type of equipment available in the assigned work unit;

* knowledgeable about all life safety policies and procedures applicable to the assigned work unit;

* informs supervisor of any violations of security or safety through the report writing process;

* attends training programs as assigned, including 2-day self-defense to ensure self protection skills;

* this position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records

Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in the comparative analysis process.

Minimum qualifications:

Applicant must possess a current, valid license as a licensed practical nurse from the colorado board of nursing or any state participating in the enhanced nurse licensure compact (enlc).

Ensure that the 'work experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work…