Licensed Practical Nurse - NEW Orleans

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Full-Time / Day & Night Shift / 7a-7:30p FACILITY: Orleans Justice Center LOCATION: New Orleans, Louisiana A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds.

In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.

You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference.

If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE… then look at Wexford Health. BENEFITS Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including: Performance check-ins with annual merit increase 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 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. 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. JOB REQUIREMENTS The following requirements list the minimum to qualify.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. LICENSURE: Current, unrestricted LA 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 19799 , , To Apply for this Job Click Here