Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Wexford Health Sources
Location: Clayton
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
To Apply for this Job Click Here POSITION: Licensed Practical
Nurse - Part Time (8 hrs/wk)LOCATION: Northeast New Mexico
Correctional FacilityWexford 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.Job
Requirements: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) LicenseCERTIFICATION: Current CPR
CertificationEDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of
nursingPREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical
experience; correctional experience preferred EOE/M/F/D/V15643
Keywords: Wexford Health Sources, Amarillo , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Clayton, Texas
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