Licensed Practical Nurse – Pontiac CC

POSITION:  Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE: Full-Time11p-7a Rotating Days Off

FACILITY: Pontiac Correctional Center

LOCATION: Pontiac, Illinois

Starting Rate $28.00 SOB $7,500!!!!

Wexford Health is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan with partial match
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in planning individual treatment programs by utilizing available resources in planning care and consults with registered nurses, physicians and correctional officers.
2. Implements medical plan through administering medications and intervention in accordance with physician instructions.
3. Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure).
4. Applies and changes dressings.
5. Serves as a member of a nursing care and treatment team.
6. Assists with orientation of new employees
7. Assists physician as assigned.
8. Supervises inmates in the maintenance, cleanliness and sanitation of the environment.
9. Administers medications and injections

The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

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

TRAVEL: Minimal travel required.

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

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year clinical experience

EOE/M/F/D/V

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