Job Description:

Aleut Federal, LLC


Job Category: Healthcare
Requisition Number: LICEN002718

Posted: November 12, 2024
Schedule: Full Time
Location: El Paso, TX 79935, USA

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Description

Job Corps is the largest nationwide no-cost residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 50 years. With a mission to “attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further their education,” the program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.

The Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse at David Carrasco Job Corps Center reports to the Health and Wellness Manager and is an hourly, non-exempt position. Provides health and wellness care to students. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and abides by ALEUT Core Values and operating principles.
• Performs physical and emotional wellness assessments during walk-in periods. Provides a wellness care plan that addresses students’ needs according to the protocol outlined in Health Standing Orders or refers students to the Center Physician/mid-level practitioner.
• Assists in conducting cursory exams for all new students.
• Reviews all laboratory results and flags abnormal results for review by the Center Physician.
• Follows protocol for infection control by adhering to the Bloodborne Pathogen Control plan and disinfecting work sites. Ensures the appropriate handling of specimens and equipment, as well as the sterilization of equipment.
• Documents each encounter with students in their health records.
• Promotes the wellness concept. Provides counseling/training to students to ensure they understand wellness assessment findings and plans for care. Provides handouts outlining wellness concerns. Conduct wellness groups as required.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, and adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate in the center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Active, unrestricted license to practice in the state where the Center is located.
• State Licensed Vocational Nurse’s License/Licensed Practical Nurse’s License and one year’s experience as a practicing LVN/LPN.
• Prefer two or more years of experience.
• Valid State driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of nursing practices/procedures. Good organizational skills. Ability to carry out instructions with minimal supervision. Must maintain CPR/First Aid certification—excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population. Operate office equipment. In addition, individuals must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

Working Conditions: This position involves frequent sitting and occasional standing, walking, bending, stooping, and squatting. Applicant must be able to see, hear, and speak.

Environmental Demands: The position requires the ability to spend 5% of work time outside and 95% of work time indoors; the ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voice levels 90% of work time; the ability to work in high-temperature settings during the summer months; and ability to work in low-temperature settings in winter months.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By integrating diverse perspectives, we open up new possibilities, foster innovation, and fully harness our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or past or present military service. We welcome everyone as they are!

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State Licensed Vocational Nurse’s License/Licensed Practical Nurse’s License and one year’s experience as a practicing LVN/LPN

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