Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full time Days

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of underserved populations. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a crucial role in patient care, working collaboratively within a supportive team environment. This position offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, providing essential medical care and support to vulnerable individuals. With a focus on professional growth and development, you'll have access to ongoing training and resources to enhance your skills. If you're passionate about delivering compassionate care and making a positive impact, this role is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Discounted rates for home and auto loans

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school is required.
• 1+ year of clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and psychological dimensions under RN supervision.
• Implement treatment programs and administer medications as directed.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

IV Therapy

SOAP Charting

Collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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Viewing: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full time Days

Compensation Information: $31.5 - $38.5 / hour

Department (Org): Medical

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

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• 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. 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.

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. Working under the supervision of RN(s), the LPN provides direction and guidance in patient education and activities that align with their education and demonstrated competencies.

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.

Additional Details

We are looking for a full time Day LPN to join our clinical team at Oakland County Jail. This position works 7a- 7:30p and EOW.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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

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.