Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Wexford Health
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: May 7, 2020

Job Description:

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE: FULL TIME: 40 hours per week 3:00PM-11:30PM and Every Other Weekend

FACILITY: St. Lucie County Jail

LOCATION: Fort Pierce, FL

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.

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 guidance of Registered Nurses, directs and guides patient teaching activities commensurate with education and demonstrated competencies.
* Utilizes established medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.
* 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.

BENEFITS

Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

* Performance check-ins with annual merit increase (if applicable)
* Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
* Paid holidays
* Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
* Dental and Vision insurance
* 401(k) retirement saving plan
* Company-paid short-term disability
* Healthcare and dependent care spending account
* Continuing education options

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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

LICENSING: Current, unrestricted Florida Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional experience

preferred

EOE/M/F/D/V

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