Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN)
Company: Wellpath
Location: Brickeys
Posted on: September 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Compensation Range: $27 - $33 / hourYou 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 opportunitiesJoin us and find a career that
supports:--- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable
patients--- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging--- Autonomy
in a warm team environment--- Growth and trainingPerks and
BenefitsIn 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--- Company paid life insurance---
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)--- Wellness program
featuring fitness memberships and product discounts--- Preferred
banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loansWhy
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.How you make a
difference:Our Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LPN/LVN) is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient
care through the nursing process of assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s),
directs and guides patient teaching and activities that
commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated
competencies.Key Responsibilities:Under supervision of a Registered
Nurse (RN), assists in the assessment of the physical,
psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care
Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.Assists in planning an
individual treatment program by using available resources in
planning care, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate
while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and patient
teaching.Implements individualized treatment programs as directed
by the Health Care Practitioner.Count controlled substances,
syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of each shift with
another staff member and sign count logs.Implements clinical and
technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies,
procedures and protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques,
procedures and standard precautions.Responds to a code or health
emergency within standard guidelines.Implements medical plan
through administering medications in accordance with Health Care
Practitioner's orders and protocols: Administers medications
according to proper techniques and procedures including IV therapy
(when certified) and all other approved routes of administration.
Uses pharmacy knowledge and available resources to include drug
reaction and overdose in administration of medications.Implements
medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with
Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols: Obtains body fluid
specimens and performs EKG's using proper techniques and
procedures. Communicates information to ancillary departments using
established referral process.Assists the Health Care Practitioner
in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary and/or
requested to meet individual needs of patients.Implement nutrition
and therapeutic diet plan through proper techniques and procedures
as ordered by Health Care Practitioner.Documents nursing encounters
using the SOAP form of charting as required by policy and
procedure.Communicates information to nursing staff, physician,
health care unit supervisory personnel and other staff as
necessary.Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.Attends
mandatory staff meetings and training.Must be able to obtain and
maintain security clearance.Must be able to apply principles of
critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations
and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for
deviations.Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific
set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual
situations.Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to
details.Must be able to work under stress on a regular or
continuous basis.Post orders, if applicable, per site
contract.Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerQualifications &
Requirements:Education:Graduation from an accredited School of
NursingExperience:One (1) or more years clinic experience
preferredLicenses/Certifications:Current licensure as a Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the
stateCurrent CPR certificationWe are an Equal Employment
Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:We celebrate diversity
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.
Keywords: Wellpath, Southaven , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN), Healthcare , Brickeys, Mississippi
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