Licensed Vocational Nurse

Why Wellpath

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

About this role

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)provides assistanceand collects data in the delivery of patient care in acorrectionalsetting,utilizingthe nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. As part of this role, the LVN directs and guides patient teaching and activitiesin accordance withtheir education,demonstratedcompetencies, and the Nursing Practice Act (NPA).The LVNworks closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care and compliance with established policies and procedures.

What you bring to the table

Education

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• One (1) or more years clinic experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state employed.

• Current CPR certification

What you will do

• Assistin patient assessment and treatment planningin accordance withthe Nursing Practice Act and Correctional Health Services policies.

• Administer medications and implement medical plans as directed by the Health Care Practitioner,utilizingproper techniques and procedures.

• Respond to emergencies andmaintainsafety through the implementation of established protocols and precautions.

• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diets andassistin medical procedures as necessary to meet patient needs.

• Document nursing encounters and communicate information to healthcare staff and supervisory personnel.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are 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, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are 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, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Quick Apply (https://careers-wellpath.icims.com/jobs/183639/licensed-vocational-nurse-%28lvn%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336175207)

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you

Job 25-183639

Facility CA City of Santa Ana Jail

Type PRN

Shift AWS 3x12 (CA)

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Joy Foster

Recruiter : Email JoFoster@Wellpath.us

Compensation Information $39 - $39 / hour