LVN - Foster Care Clinic

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. 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!", 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.
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.
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

One (1) or more years clinic experience preferred

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state employed.
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 committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.