LPN ft Day Jail

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 and provide direct clinical care to a significant portion of them. Our mission is to help society’s most vulnerable and overlooked individuals through compassionate and innovative care.

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.
• Aids 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 be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification. Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience: Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification. Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k.
• Perks such as DailyPay, tuition assistance, EAP, life insurance, HSA, wellness program, and discounted banking services.