Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Corrections Night Shift

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 44,689 - 49,648; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!

Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program with free counseling

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program with fitness memberships

Preferred banking partnership for loans

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wisconsin is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential patient care in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will handle patient assessments, administer medications, and work collaboratively with nursing staff while ensuring high-quality care. This role requires a commitment to professional development and is part of a mission-driven team focused on serving vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience.
• Maintain current Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
• Implement treatment programs and administer medications.
• Collaborate in controlled substance counts and document nursing encounters.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Collaboration with RNs

Documentation using SOAP

CPR certification

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare.
Join us

Compensation Information: $32.44 - $36.04 / hour

Department (Org): Nursing

You Matter

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved

Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture

Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

• 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.

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.

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.

How you make a difference

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in patient care by contributing to the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, 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.
• Assists 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience

Licenses/Certifications

• 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.

3 (12) hour shifts per week. Every other weekend

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.