Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    Posted 1 day ago
    Warren, ME · Onsite

    Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    You matter. Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture and excellent career growth opportunities.

    Job Description

    • Care for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
    • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
    • Work autonomously in a warm team environment
    • Engage in growth and training opportunities

    Key Responsibilities

    • Under RN supervision, assess 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.
    • Implement treatment programs directed by Health Care Practitioners, administering medications, including IV therapy (if certified), and performing diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures.
    • Collaborate 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.
    • Assist in medical or minor surgical procedures, implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and document nursing encounters using SOAP charting, ensuring effective communication with nursing staff, physicians, and other relevant personnel.
    • Attend 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.

    Requirements

    • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
    • Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience.
    • 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.

    Benefits

    In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well-being 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

    Why Us

    Now 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.

    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.