Licensed Practical Nurse - Erie County, PA
Company: Wexford Health Sources Inc
Location: Erie
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS!!
POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
SCHEDULE: Full-Time - 3 Days a week 12-hour shifts
FACILITY: Erie County Prison
LOCATION: Erie, PA
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a member of the Wexford family: a
group of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care
companies. At Wexford Health Sources, Inc., 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
Experience-based Pay Rates plus Shift Differentials with Full Time
Employment & Benefits
POSITION SUMMARY
A Licensed Practical nurse licensed in the state of assignment
responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through
the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation. Under the supervision of Registered Nurses, directs and
guides patient teaching activities commensurate with education and
demonstrated competencies. Under the supervision of 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.
* Evening and Night Shift Differentials $2/$2.50
* Intake and Classification
* Outpatient Clinic
* Emergent Services
* Chronic Care Clinic
* Patient Education
* Med Pass
* Infectious Disease Control
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.
For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered
proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral
health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting,
claims processing, and quality management services.
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.
POSITION SUMMARY
A Licensed Practical nurse licensed in the state of assignment
responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through
the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation. Under the supervision of Registered Nurses, directs and
guides patient teaching activities commensurate with education and
demonstrated competencies.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of 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 individual treatment programs by
utilizing available resources in planning care and consults with
registered nurses, physicians and correctional officers.
* Assists in implementing individual treatment programs in the
Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing unit.
* Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance
with established policies and procedures.
* Implements medical plan through administering medications and
intervention in accordance with physician instructions.
* Documents nursing encounters, patient response, effectiveness,
complications, etc., and communicates information to supervisory
personnel and physicians, in accordance with physicians orders.
* Uses available in-house resource personnel and departments for
treatment/consultation.
* Respects dignity and confidentiality of patient.
* Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood
pressure).
* Applies and changes dressings.
* Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of
patients.
* Assists with activities of daily living with special attention to
therapeutic significance.
* Assists in maintaining working and living areas and supplies in
good order.
* Serves as a member of a nursing care and treatment team.
* Assists with orientation of new employees.
* Assists physician as assigned.
* Supervises inmates in the maintenance, cleanliness and sanitation
of the environment.
* Other duties as required and/or assigned.
The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll
purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as
required.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Medical Unit within a correctional facility.
TRAVEL: None
LICENSING: Current state LPN license
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited nursing school
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of clinical experience
EOE/M/F/D/V
Keywords: Wexford Health Sources Inc, Erie , Licensed Practical Nurse - Erie County, PA, Other , Erie, Pennsylvania
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