What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse position at STGi?
STGi provides healthcare services to individuals in custody within ICE detention facilities.
Job Description
We are seeking LVN/LPN candidates for full-time and PRN/Per Diem healthcare positions. These individuals will provide medical, dental, and behavioral health care to detainees.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved, accredited Vocational/Practical Nurse program located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
- Current, full and unrestricted LVN/LPN license in the state of Texas.
- One year of professional experience as a licensed vocational nurse/licensed practical nurse.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.
- Ability to pass a federal government security background check.
Main Responsibilities
These responsibilities include:
- Providing direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performing functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing, and granted privileges.
- Providing treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Responding to medical emergencies and coordinating response with facility personnel.
- Evaluating health care needs of residents and assisting RN in the development of nursing care plans to meet those needs.
Physical Demands
The following physical demands are required:
- Walking unaided at a normal pace for up to 10 minutes and maintaining balance.
- Responding to any medical emergency within 4 minutes, where a fast walk or jog may be necessary to provide assistance.
- Performing CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
- Assisting sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
- Seeing, hearing, and smelling with or without the use of aides if necessary (exceptions on a case-by-case basis).
- Easily alternating between kneeling and standing.
- Lifting, pushing, or carrying 30 pounds.
- Standing on hard surfaces (cement floors) for long periods of time.
About STGi
STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.
Benefits
STGi offers a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, and a generous PTO policy.
