Licensed Practical Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Clarksburg (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Industrial, WV. This role involves assisting in patient care, implementing treatment plans, and working under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Enjoy a competitive benefits package while making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Performance check-ins with annual merit increase

Generous paid-time off program

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement saving plan

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Continuing education options

Qualifications

• Assist in the delivery of patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Document nursing encounters and communicate information to supervisory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Implement medical plans through administering medications per provider instructions.
• Take vital signs and apply dressings as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment

Medication Administration

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

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POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE: Day Shift, rotate off days, EOW, EOH

LOCATION: Industrial, West Virginia

MORE than just a paycheck.

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POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE: Day Shift, rotate off days, EOW, EOH

FACILITY: Salem Correctional Center

LOCATION: Industrial, West Virginia

A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.

When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.

You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives.

You make a difference.

If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.

Benefits

Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
  
  

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Under the clinical guidance of Registered Nurses, directs and guides patient teaching activities commensurate with education and demonstrated competencies. Utilizes established medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

• Under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the health care unit and, as necessary in the housing units.
• Assists in planning and implementing individual treatment programs, in the health care unit and housing unit, by utilizing available resources and consulting with registered nurses, physicians and correctional officers.
• Implements medical plan through administering medications and intervention in accordance with provider instructions.
• Documents nursing encounters, patient response, effectiveness, complications etc., and communicate information to supervisory personnel and physicians, in accordance with provider's orders.
• Assists in maintaining working and living areas and supplies in good order.
• Serves as a member of a nursing care and treatment team, and assist physician as assigned.
• Uses available in-house resource personnel and departments for treatment/consultation.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure).
• Applies and changes dressings.
• Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned
  
  

Job Requirements

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSURE: Current, unrestricted STATE Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional experience preferred

EOE/M/F/D/V

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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