Licensed Practical Nurse at Corizon Health

Job Description

Correctional Care | Committed Careers | Corizon Health

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution, located in Torrington, WY. This full time position is 36 hours per week on the night shift.

Qualifications Of The Corizon Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.

Responsibilities of the Corizon Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Corizon Health Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) deliver quality care that is consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.

Corizon Health LPNs are responsible for…

• Tasks, activities and functions as delegated and may make assignment of duties to others as defined in their state of practice act.
• Ensuring that tasks, activities and functions assigned to others can safely be performed by the person receiving the assignment based on their educational preparation
• Provide monitoring of tasks, activities and functions that are assigned to others to ensure proper understanding and completion.
• Visit the infirmary daily and documents encounters in patients' Medical Record as assigned. LPNs also ensure Medical Record documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented and corresponds to the therapeutic order. Ensures all documentation is timed, legible and signed. Ensures all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned within seventy-two (72) hours.
• Contribute to the assessment of the health status of patients.
• Participate in the development and modification of a patient's plan of care.
• Perform delegated tasks, activities and functions that are consistent with prior educational preparation and within scope of practice.
• Provide direct basic care to assigned (multiple) clients within the structure of the healthcare program at their facility.
• Provide safe and effective nursing care and assumes responsibility for the care delivered.
• Implements patient education based on established teaching plans.

Benefits offered to the Corizon Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Free online Continuing Education program
• Comprehensive Onboarding
• Mentor and Preceptor Programs