Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Wellpath

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Santa Barbara, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The LVN provides direct patient care in a correctional setting, focusing on assessment, treatment planning, and medication administration. They are responsible for documenting nursing encounters and responding to medical emergencies according to established protocols.

Qualifications

You have graduated from an accredited nursing school and possess a current LVN or LPN license in the state you are employed, along with CPR certification. You should have at least one year of clinic experience and be adept at patient assessment, medication administration, and documentation within a correctional healthcare setting.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

CPR certification

Nursing Practice Act

Job Description

Why Wellpath

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.

About this role

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. 

What you bring to the table

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

What you will do

  • 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. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! 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.

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.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! 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.

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.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Wellpath

NOW IS YOUR MOMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Join our Wellpath family and make a difference every day by providing care to society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Our team has 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 of you whose calling it is to serve others, we get it, it is ours too. This is your moment not only to advance your career but to join a mission that aligns with your own. We are Wellpath. We are the right people, striving to do the right thing. We will continue to create healthier communities — wherever we go, wherever we grow — one patient at a time. “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan Wellpath is the premier provider of localized, high-quality, compassionate care to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Wellpath holds patients at the center of everything we do and promotes rigorous standards of care and innovation. With more than 8,000 clinicians and professionals in 37 states across the U.S., Wellpath provides medical and mental healthcare services for over 200,000 patients daily in local, state, and federal correctional facilities. Learn more at https://wellpathcare.com
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