Licensed Practical Nurse - Indianapolis, United States - Wellpath

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (Full Time) - Marion County Jail (CJC)

Why 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 Employer.

Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

Experience:

• One (1) or more years clinic experience preferred.

Licenses/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 state.
• Current CPR certification.

You 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 opportunities.

Join 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 training.

Perks and Benefits:

• In 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 loans.