Licensed Practical Nurse Nurse Currently recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse in Conroe, Texas, to provide medical care at a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses in IHSC practice in a collaborative environment providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. IHSC operates 24/7/365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation. This position requires availability to work day, evening and night shifts; availability during weekends and holidays is also required. On-call availability is not required for this position. DUTIES OF THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE: + 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. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE: REQUIRED 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 nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 25 years, has provided medical care to federal agencies. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our over 500 healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of our nation. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Job Details City Conroe State TX