Licensed Practical Nurse

POSITION:      Licensed Practical Nurse
SCHEDULE:    3p-11p + 7p-7a + EOW (Rotating Days Off)
FACILITY:        Logan Correctional Center
LOCATION:     Lincoln, IL

PAY:                 Base rates of $33 and $34 per hour for LPNs + up to $4 per hour in shift differentials!  

                       Base rates of $43 and $45 per hour for RNs + up to $4 per hour in shift differentials!

UNION BENEFITS
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual Increase 
• 40 Paid Days Off per year 
• BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance 
• Dental and Vision insurance 
• 401(k) plan with 50% match 
• Company-paid short-term disability 
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account 

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.  Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Assesses personal and learning development needs.
• Plans and implements program to meet identified needs through in-service attendance and other format and informal means.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and performs nursing policies and procedures.
• Supports philosophy, objectives and goals of nursing department.
• Performs within the normal limits of the State Nursing Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, policies and procedures and facility policy/procedures and standards.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of Illinois

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification—Accepted: 

• American Red Cross  
• American Heart Association 
• American Safety and Health Institute 

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One year clinical experience, Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system