Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse SHIFT: Fri- Sun 6p-630a
LOCATION: Penitentiary of NM 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. Under the clinical supervision of a 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 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. Implements medical
plan through administering medications and intervention in
accordance with provider instructions. Documents nursing
encounters, patient response, effectiveness, complications etc.,
and communicate information to supervisory personnel and
physicians, in accordance with provider's orders. 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 The following requirements list the
minimum to qualify.An equivalent combination of education and
experience may be accepted. LICENSING: Current, unrestricted New
Mexico 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
Keywords: Wexford Health Sources, Inc., Santa Fe , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
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