LPN: Compassionate Care for Underserved Communities

Wellpath; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP – counseling and health coaching

Life insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Wellness program and discounts

Banking partnerships/loan discounts

Job summary

Wellpath in Kentucky seeks Licensed Practical Nurse to join a mission-driven healthcare team caring for underserved patients in a housing unit. The LPN will assess, plan, implement nursing care under RN supervision and contribute to treatment programs.

Requirements: graduate from accredited nursing program, KY LPN license, CPR, one year clinic experience preferred. On-site position with opportunities for professional development and equal employment opportunity.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Job description

Wellpath in Kentucky seeks Licensed Practical Nurse to join a mission-driven healthcare team caring for underserved patients in a housing unit. The LPN will assess, plan, implement nursing care under RN supervision and contribute to treatment programs.

Requirements: graduate from accredited nursing program, KY LPN license, CPR, one year clinic experience preferred. On-site position with opportunities for professional development and equal employment opportunity.