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Viewing: Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Compensation Information: $50 - $50 / hour
Department (Org): Nursing
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
How you make a difference
The Float Nurse is a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN) responsible for providing patient care in a Correctional Setting by assisting in the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They work under the supervision of RN(s) and provide patient education and activities within their demonstrated competencies. The Float Nurse is responsible for following the Nursing Practice Act and working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in patient assessment and planning of individual treatment programs while consulting with RNs and other staff as appropriate in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Implements individualized treatment programs under the supervision of the Health Care Practitioner, including administering medications and obtaining diagnostic tests.
- Responds to emergencies and implements proper safety techniques and procedures.
- Assists the Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor surgical procedures and implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.
- Documents nursing encounters and communicates information to appropriate personnel as required by policy and procedure.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Experience
- One (1) or more years clinical experience required
- One (1) or more years correctional healthcare experience preferred
- Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time to sites within the designated region
Licenses/Certifications
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the states of practice
- Current CPR certification
Additional Details
Location: Must live in the Denver, CO area, with travel required to detention centers at Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, Weld, and occasionally Eagle, and Elbert Counties.
Experience: Preferred qualifications include at least 2 years of experience in corrections or emergency medicine.
Shifts: 4+ shifts per month requirement which includes one weekend, and one major and one minor holiday throughout the year. Must be available for both day and night shifts.
Scheduling: Schedules will be planned one month in advance but may require flexibility for last-minute assignments based on immediate needs.
Benefits: Mileage or gas reimbursement provided for travel between sites.
Positive Attitude is a must!
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply!
If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
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