What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Ambulatory Care position at Wexford Health?
Job Summary
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Wexford Health Sources, Inc., you will play a vital role in delivering quality patient care to justice-involved individuals. Our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped millions of patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services over the past 30 years.
Job Description
The LPN is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will assist in assessing the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients in the healthcare unit and housing units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and implementing individual treatment programs in the healthcare unit and housing unit by utilizing available resources and consulting with registered nurses, physicians, and correctional officers.
- Implement medical plans through administering medications and interventions in accordance with provider instructions.
- Document nursing encounters, patient response, effectiveness, complications, etc.
- Serve as a member of a nursing care and treatment team, and assist physicians as assigned.
- Implement clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Current, unrestricted STATE Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package
- Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement saving plan
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account
