Licensed Vocational Nurse-PRN

Wellpath; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay, receive money as you earn it

Tuition Assistance and dependent Sch）

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HSA Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program with fitness members

Discounted home & auto loans

Job summary

Wellpath is hiring an LVN/LPN to provide patient care in a correctional health setting, supporting nursing processes, data collection, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program with current licensure and CPR certification; one year of clinic experience preferred. Position is available to U.S. residents and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Nursing clinical skills and patient care.
• LPN/LVN licensure in state employed.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment and treatment planning in accordance with Nursing Practice Act and facility policies.
• Administer medications and implement medical plans as directed by the Health Care Practitioner.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain safety through established protocols.
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diets and assist in medical procedures as needed.
• Document nursing encounters and communicate information to healthcare staff and supervisory personnel.

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Current LPN/LVN license

Current CPR certification

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare.

Compensation Information: $42 - $42 / 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

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• 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
• 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 c orrectional s etting, 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

This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact [e-mail]