Licensed Practical Nurse

Why WellpathHere at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people – our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to “Always Do The Right Thing!”About this roleOur Licensed Practical Nurse assists with the provision of comprehensive psychiatric and medical care within the scope of their practice and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.What you bring to the tableEducation for Licensed Practical Nurse:Graduate from an accredited nursing school.

Experience for Licensed Practical Nurse:One year of experience in an acute care and/or forensic setting preferred.

Licenses/Certifications for Licensed Practical Nurse:Must hold a current, unrestricted nursing license in Massachusetts.

What you will doAssists in providing comprehensive nursing care services including; treatment, recovery plan development, implementation of the plan of care and evaluation of the effectiveness of nursing intervention.

Demonstrates thorough understanding of all requirements, practice standards and regulatory requirements relating to the administration of medications, hospital policy and procedures, documentation requirements, medication education.

Responsible for the safe transport and administration of both controlled and non-controlled medications to patients.

Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.

Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.

Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.

Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.

Quick ApplyNeed help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Job 21-91063Facility Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center, MA DOCType Full-TimeShift Evening 8 hourRecruiter Ryan ScerraEmail RScerra@Wellpath.us