Licensed Vocational Nurse

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 43,540 - 62,011; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401k

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

A mission-driven healthcare organization in Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide essential patient care in a correctional setting. The role involves assisting in patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with established procedures. Ideal candidates must have a nursing diploma, relevant licensure, and a passion for providing quality care to underserved populations. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of clinical experience preferred.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state employed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Administer medications and implement medical plans.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain safety protocols.
• Document nursing encounters and communicate with healthcare staff.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Medication administration

Emergency response

Documentation and communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

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

Compensation Information: $38.31 - $38.31 / 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

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 Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides assistance and collects data in the delivery of patient care in a correctional setting, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. As part of this role, the LVN directs and guides patient teaching and activities in accordance with their education, demonstrated competencies, and the Nursing Practice Act (NPA). The LVN works closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment and treatment planning in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act and Correctional Health Services policies.
• Administer medications and implement medical plans as directed by the Health Care Practitioner, utilizing proper techniques and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain safety through the implementation of established protocols and precautions.
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diets and assist in medical procedures as necessary to meet patient needs.
• Document nursing encounters and communicate information to healthcare staff and supervisory personnel.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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