Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
About The Position
Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It’s a calling. By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
- Possesses an active CPR certification.
- Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
- Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.
- A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
Responsibilities
- Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients.
- Participates in the development and modification of a patient’s plan of care.
- Performs delegated tasks, activities and functions that are consistent with prior educational preparation and within scope of practice.
- Provides direct basic care to assign multiple clients within the structure of the healthcare program at their facility.
- Provides safe and effective nursing care and assumes responsibility for the care delivered.
- Implements patient education based on established teaching plans.
- Utilizes a problem solving approach as the basis for their decision making.
- Monitor offsite and onsite scheduling with a collaborative approach.
- Monitor consult process as it relates to policy and contract.
- Participates in Quality Improvement.
- Participate in Patient Care Committee Meeting
- Monitor CARES- with coordination as needed
- Ensure onsite and offisite follow up care of patients along with telemedicine appointments
- Will work in collaboration with Regional Medical Director, site medical providers, Regional Nursing Director and other site nursing leaders.
- Performs other nursing duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
