Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN - days
Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture, offering excellent career growth opportunities in a warm, autonomous team environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
About the Role
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will provide assistance and collect data in the delivery of patient care in a correctional setting, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will direct and guide patient teaching and activities in accordance with your education, demonstrated competencies, and the Nursing Practice Act (NPA). Working closely with other healthcare professionals, you will ensure high-quality care and compliance with established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist in patient assessment and treatment planning in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act and Correctional Health Services policies.
- Administer medications and implement medical plans as directed by the Health Care Practitioner, utilizing proper techniques and procedures.
- Respond to emergencies and maintain safety through the implementation of established protocols and precautions.
- Implement nutrition and therapeutic diets and assist in medical procedures as necessary to meet patient needs.
- Document nursing encounters and communicate information to healthcare staff and supervisory personnel.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- One (1) or more years of clinic experience preferred.
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state employed.
- Current CPR certification.
Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster work-life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Benefits include:
- 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.
Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Our team shares a deep desire to help society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day, we provide non-judgmental compassion, hope, and healing to those who need it most. If your calling is to serve others, join our mission to deliver quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation. Together, we can heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath serves hundreds of thousands of unique individuals monthly, with a significant percentage receiving direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, with best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point-of-care support.