Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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POSITION:  Licensed Practical Nurse SCHEDULE: 3p-11p   E/O Tue-E/O Thur - with E/O Weekend Starting Rate $28.00 SOB $7,500!!!! FACILITY: Pontiac Correctional Center LOCATION: Pontiac, IL Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies.  At Wexford Health 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. Wexford Health is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including: Annual increase Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) retirement saving plan with partial match Company-paid short-term disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Medical Director and/or IDOC personnel as appropriate, the LPN is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; Under the guidance of Registered Nurses, directs and guides patient teaching activities commensurate with education and demonstrated competencies. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The Licensed Practical Nurse shall provide a range of services to the center including assessment, medication delivery, non-professional nursing care duties and assisting Registered Nurses and medical personnel.  Under the supervision of a Physician or Registered Nurse, performs non-professional nursing care duties 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 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 physician orders.  Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions, and changes in the condition of all patients. Uses available in-house resource personnel and departments for treatment/consultation.  Carries out designated nursing procedures. Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients. Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure). Applies and changes dressings. Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients. Apply on Company Website Similar Jobs Tags : Licensed   Practical   Nurse   (LPN)   Licensed Pontiac IL   Practical Pontiac IL   Nurse Pontiac IL   (LPN) Pontiac IL   More Jobs Recruitment Consultant - Bristol Recruitment Consultant £25 - 30k Basic + Commission + Bonus (OTE £40k+ in Year on Assistant General Manager -SOHO BAR 55,000- London Assistant General Manager – Amazing lively bar – venue £60,000 – South Lon Registered Childminder Needed for 2 Children in Bromyard HR7 We are looking for a nurturing and responsible childminder to look after 2 children. We would like s Urgent: Nanny Needed for 3 Children in Kings Langley We are looking for a nurturing and responsible nanny to look after 3 children. We would like someone Create Job Alerts Create Alert Recent Jobs Heavy Scrap Burner Full bathroom remodel technician Customer service representatives Human Resources Admin Customer service representative Alarm Technician iOS Senior Developer Canvasser/Door-to-Door Marketers Remote Customer Support Specialist Call Center Agent