Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse - Wheeling, WV, United States - Wexford Health Sources

Description

PRN / Day & Night Shift


FACILITY:
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers.

Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.

You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.

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.

Utilizes established medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

Under the clinical supervision 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.

Assists 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.

Implements medical plan through administering medications and intervention in accordance with provider instructions.

Documents nursing encounters, patient response, effectiveness, complications etc., Serves as a member of a nursing care and treatment team, and assist physician as assigned.

Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned

Current, unrestricted STATE Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing