Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 52,507 - 74,783; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it

Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Santa Maria, California, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide patient care and support in a correctional setting. The role involves direct patient interactions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, relevant experience, and current licensure as an LVN. This position offers a competitive compensation of $46.2 per hour along with comprehensive benefits including daily pay and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California.
• One (1) or more years clinic experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Administer medications and implement medical plans.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain safety protocols.
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diets as necessary.
• Document nursing encounters and communicate information.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Emergency responsiveness

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

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

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Compensation Information: $46.2 - $46.2 / hour

Department: 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.

• 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

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.

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.

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.