Job Information
Wellpath Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Brighton, Colorado
Compensation Range
$50 - $50 / hour
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training
Perks and 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 family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing 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
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
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, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
How you make a difference
The Float Nurseis aLicensedPracticalorVocationalNurse(LPNorLVN)responsible forprovidingpatient care in a Correctional Setting byassistingin the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They work under the supervision of RN(s) andprovidepatient education and activities within their demonstrated competencies. The Float Nurseis responsible forfollowing the Nursing Practice Act and working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Assistsin patient assessment and planning of individual treatment programs while consulting with RNs and other staff as appropriatein accordance withestablished policies and procedures.
Implements individualized treatment programs under the supervision of the Health Care Practitioner, including administering medications and obtaining diagnostic tests.
Responds to emergencies and implements proper safety techniques and procedures.
Assists the Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor surgical procedures and implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.
Documents nursingencountersand communicates information toappropriate personnelas required by policy and procedure.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Experience
One (1) or more years clinical experience required
One (1) or more years correctional healthcare experience preferred
Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time to sites within the designated region
Licenses/Certifications
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the states of practice
Current CPR certification
Additional Details
**Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse interested in a unique opportunity? Join our new travel Float LPN team specializing in correctional detention centers in the Denver, Colorado area! We're looking for compassionate and skilled nurses to provide care in this important setting. Enjoy the flexibility of travel nursing while making a difference in the lives of individuals in detention facilities. Apply now to be part of this rewarding team!
**Location: Must live in the Denver, CO area, with travel required to detention centers at Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, Weld, and occasionally Eagle, and Elbert Counties.
**Experience: Preferred qualifications include at least 2 years of experience in corrections or emergency medicine.
**Shifts: 4+ shifts per month requirement which includes one weekend, and one major and one minor holiday throughout the year. Must be available for both day and night shifts.
**Scheduling: Schedules will be planned one month in advance but may require flexibility for last-minute assignments based on immediate needs.
**Benefits: Mileage or gas reimbursement provided for travel between sites.
**Positive Attitude is a must!
**Deadline to apply to this position is May 17th, 2024. Application deadline may be extended contingent upon applicants’ volume.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
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Requisition 24-161303
Location CO, Brighton
Facility CO Adams Cty Det Fac
Type PRN
Shift Variable Shift
Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Pamela Barkowski
Recruiter : Email PBarkowski@Wellpath.us