Now Hiring LPNs (Brent - near Tuscaloosa)

Now Hiring LPNs (Brent - near Tuscaloosa)

19 Mar 2024
Alabama, Tuscaloosa 00000 Tuscaloosa USA

Now Hiring LPNs (Brent - near Tuscaloosa)

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Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality.

At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.

Were proud to offer a competitive benefits package for full-time including:

Annual review with performance increase

Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement saving plans

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (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 Registered Nurses, directs and guides patient teaching activities commensurate with education and demonstrated competencies.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

-Under the clinical guidance of a Registered Nurse, 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.

-Assist in planning and implementing individual treatment programs in the health care unit and housing unit by utilizing available resources and consulting with registered nurses, physicians and correctional officers.

-Implement medical plan through administering medications and intervention in accordance with physician instructions.

-Document nursing encounters, patient response, effectiveness, complications etc., and communicate information to supervisory personnel and physicians in accordance with physicians orders.

-Serve as a member of a nursing care and treatment team and assist physician as assigned.

-Use available in-house resource personnel and departments for treatment/consultation.

-Implement clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.

-Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure).

-Apply and change dressings.

-Assist with activities of daily living with special attention to therapeutic significance.

The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: Current Alabama Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year clinical experience

EOE/M/F/D/V

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