What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at YesCare?
Experience & Requirements
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
- Possesses an active CPR certification.
- 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.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
Responsibilities
Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with YesCare:
- Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients.
- Participates in the development and modification of a patient’s plan of care.
- Performs delegated tasks, activities and functions that are consistent with prior educational preparation and within scope of practice.
- Provides direct basic care to assign multiple clients within the structure of the healthcare program at their facility.
- Provides safe and effective nursing care and assumes responsibility for the care delivered.
- Implements patient education based on established teaching plans.
- Utilizes a problem solving approach as the basis for their decision making.
- Monitor offsite and onsite scheduling with a collaborative approach.
- Monitor consult process as it relates to policy and contract.
- Participates in Quality Improvement.
- Participate in Patient Care Committee Meeting
- Monitor CARES- with coordination as needed
- Ensure onsite and offisite follow up care of patients along with telemedicine appointments
- Will work in collaboration with Regional Medical Director, site medical providers, Regional Nursing Director and other site nursing leaders.
- Performs other nursing duties as assigned.
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About YesCare Health
Correctional healthcare is not just a job, it’s a calling!!!
As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years, YesCare provides client partners with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our patients, break the cycle of recidivism and better the communities where we live and work.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses – Refer a friend and get paid!
- Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive Wages
- Performance Incentive
Our Vision
YesCare leads the industry by providing comprehensive healthcare and reentry services that improve the communities where we live and work.
Our Mission
YesCare embraces a recovery model of care. This means identifying and treating underlying conditions to support healthier and safer living while incarcerated and a better quality of life in our communities. In partnership with our clients, we deliver solution-oriented care.
Our Values
- Safety. We put safety first through preparation and prevention.
- Motivation. We are driven by the desire to improve outcomes.
- Accountability. We set high standards and hold our people to them.
- Respect. We embrace our differences as we work toward common goals.
- Teamwork. We achieve more together.
- Evaluation. We use data to constantly monitor results.
- Readjustment. We refine our practices to consistently achieve better outcomes.
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
Apply today at: Careers.yescarecorp.com
