Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About the role
Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture and excellent career growth opportunities. At Wellpath, we see hundreds of thousands of unique individuals each month, with a significant portion receiving direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for all healthcare team members.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions in both the Health Care Unit and housing units, contributing to individualized treatment planning and consulting with RNs and staff as needed.
- Implements treatment programs directed by Health Care Practitioners, administering medications, including IV therapy (if certified), and performing diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures.
- Collaborates in controlled substance counts at the beginning of each shift, adhering to safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions while responding to codes or health emergencies within standard guidelines.
- Affords assistance in medical or minor surgical procedures, implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and documents nursing encounters using SOAP charting, ensuring effective communication with nursing staff, physicians, and other relevant personnel.
- Attends mandatory staff meetings and training sessions, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to policies and procedures in providing high-quality patient care.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Experience: Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience.
- Licenses/Certifications: Must have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
Qualifications
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds 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. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k.
- 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.
- Discounted rates for preferred banking partnerships and auto/home loans.
Schedule
Details on the schedule can vary based on the specific role and location. Please refer to the job description for more information.
Pay
Details on pay can vary based on the specific role and location. Please refer to the job description for more information.