• Entry Level.
• Generous Benefits Package including Tuition Reimbursement!
• Daily Pay! - Work Today - Get Paid Today.
• Supportive Environment.
• Flexible Work Schedule.
• Serve the Underserved.
• Competitive Pay.

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the state.
• Current CPR certification.

• Under the 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.
• Implement the medical plan by 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 reactions and overdose in the administration of medications.
• Implements medical plans by obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols: Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKGs using proper techniques and procedures.
• Communicates information to ancillary departments using an established referral process.
• Assists the Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary and/or requested to meet the 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.
• Communicate information to nursing staff, physicians, health care unit supervisory personnel, and other staff as necessary.
• Respect the 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 the premier provider of localized, high-quality, compassionate care to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. We deliver medical and behavioral healthcare through a family of local and state providers in correctional facilities, inpatient and residential treatment facilities, forensic treatment facilities, civil commitment centers and community care centers. Wellpath employs nearly 15,000 professionals at over 500 facilities in 34 states across America and Australia, and cares for more than 300,000 patients each day.