Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Wellpath
Location: Marietta
Posted on: October 2, 2024
Job Description:
$27.19 - $30.21 / hourYou Matter
- Make a difference every day in the lives of the
underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first
culture
- Excellent career growth opportunitiesJoin Us And Find a Career
That Supports
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable
patients
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and trainingPerks And BenefitsIn addition to
comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time
off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and
their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
including:
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and
health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product
discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and
auto loans
- Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee
type and length of service.Why UsNow is your moment to make a
difference in the lives of the underserved.If there is one unifying
characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to
make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often
overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and
responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide
hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling
it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to
provide quality care to every patient with compassion,
collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The
Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world,
one patient at a time.Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique
individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large
percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which
includes lives saved by Narcan.We offer ongoing training and
development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare
team members, and have best in class clinical resources for
training, education, and point of care support.How you make a
differenceThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in
patient care by contributing to the nursing process of assessment,
planning, implementation, and evaluation. Working under the
supervision of RN(s), the LPN provides direction and guidance in
patient education and activities that align with their education
and demonstrated competencies.Key Responsibilities
- Under RN supervision, assesses patients' physical,
psychological, and social dimensions in both the Health Care Unit
and housing units, contributing to individualized treatment
planning and consulting with RNs and staff as needed.
- Implements treatment programs directed by Health Care
Practitioners, administering medications, including IV therapy (if
certified), and performing diagnostic tests according to
established protocols and procedures.
- Collaborates in controlled substance counts at the beginning of
each shift, adhering to safety techniques, procedures, and standard
precautions while responding to codes or health emergencies within
standard guidelines.
- Assists in medical or minor surgical procedures, implements
nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and documents nursing
encounters using SOAP charting, ensuring effective communication
with nursing staff, physicians, and other relevant personnel.
- Attends mandatory staff meetings and training sessions,
demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development
and adherence to policies and procedures in providing high-quality
patient care.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.Experience
- Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic
experienceLicenses/Certifications
- Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed
Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of
employment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.We are an
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerWe
celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply! If you are
excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align
perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage
you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one
of our many other roles.Deadline to apply to this position is
contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in
Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job
description.
Keywords: Wellpath, Athens , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Accounting, Auditing , Marietta, Georgia
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