Licensed Vocational Nurse(LVN)

LTS is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team and support a program with ICE Detention Center – Contract Healthcare Provider.

Position Summary
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct nursing care to ICE detainees in a secure detention environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), or physician. The LVN delivers nursing services in accordance with state licensure, ICE Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS), facility policies, and contractual requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical Care
  • Provide direct nursing care to detainees within scope of licensure and under appropriate clinical supervision.
  • Execute physician, NP, PA, and RN orders accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Administer medications, including oral, injectable, and controlled substances, in accordance with licensure, pharmacy laws, and facility policies.
  • Measure and record vital signs, obtain medical histories, and perform focused nursing assessments.
  • Assist with and perform approved medical procedures and treatments as authorized by licensure and training.
  • Observe, assess, and document detainee behavior relevant to medical or mental health status.
  • Monitor detainees with acute illnesses or chronic medical conditions and promptly report changes to supervising clinicians.
  • Respond to medical emergencies and provide basic life-support interventions consistent with training and certification.
• Documentation and Communication:
  • Accurately document nursing care, medication administration, and treatments in detainee medical records.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of detainee medical information in compliance with HIPAA, ICE standards, and facility policies.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with supervising clinicians, custody staff, detainees, and healthcare team members.
  • Adhere to ICE PBNDS, facility policies, nursing standards, and contractual requirements.
  • Follow infection control, medication management, and safety protocols.
  • Report safety concerns, incidents, and unusual occurrences according to facility procedures.
  • Ensure medical equipment and treatment areas are clean, safe, and properly maintained.
  • Perform duties in a secure detention environment, including working in confined areas and rotating shifts.
  • Maintain awareness of detention facility security procedures.
  • Recognize that verbal abuse or confrontational behavior may occur and respond professionally and appropriately.
  • Assist with de-escalation of potentially disruptive situations.
  • Remain alert and capable of responding effectively in high-stress or emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years of LVN experience; correctional, detention, emergency, or acute care experience strongly preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be up to date with immunizations.
• Ability to pass required background investigation, credentialing, and security clearance for ICE detention facilities.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a secure ICE detention facility.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and potentially volatile situations.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, lifting, and responding rapidly to emergencies.