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Licensed Practical/Vocational NurseThe Arora Group • Tacoma, WA, US
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

The Arora Group • Tacoma, WA, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job description

Currently recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) in Tacoma, WA to coordinate complex clinical operations at a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Common activities Licensed Practical/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.



DUTIES OF THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN/LVIN):
  • 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.

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 healthcare services and workforce solutions company that has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country since 1989. Arora is one of the nation s top employers of physicians, nurses, allied health, dental, and other professionals in government contract jobs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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