Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN Mid-Shift)

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 43,394 - 53,037; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP (counseling)

Life insurance

HSA

Wellness program

Banking discounts

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for mid-shift coverage in Montana. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, administer medications, monitor patient status, and contribute to care plans in a correctional or healthcare setting.

Compensation ranges from $31.50 to $38.50 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k. Join our team to support underserved populations and advance your nursing career with ongoing

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum one year clinic experience preferred.
• Have and maintain current licensure as an LPN in the state of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions; contribute to treatment planning and consult with RNs and staff.
• Administer medications, including IV therapy (if certified), and perform diagnostic tests per protocols.
• Collaborate in controlled substance counts and respond to codes or health emergencies.
• Assist in medical or minor surgical procedures, implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and document nursing encounters.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions to ensure high-quality patient care.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

LPN/LVN license in state of employment

Job description

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

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN Mid-Shift)

Compensation Information: $31.5 - $38.5 / hour

Department (Org): Nursing

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.

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.

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

Shift: Sun, Mon, Tue rotating Mon, Tue, Wed 10am-10:pm

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.