CDOC Licensed Practical Nurse - Sterling

Licensed Practical Nurse

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 practit...