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POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse - 4 day work week
SCHEDULE: Full-time/(2)7am-3pm and (2)7am-7pm weekly/ EOW off
FACILITY: IL River Correctional Center
LOCATION: Canton, IL

PAY RATE:

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

BENEFITS

Wexford Health offers a competitive union benefits package including:

• 40 Paid Days Off per year!
  

• 401(k) plan with 50% match up to 6%!
  

• Annual pay increases!
  

• Continuing education options!
  

• Loan repayment eligibility program!
  

• BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance
  

• Dental and Vision insurance
  

• Company-paid short-term disability
  

• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
  

• $1,000 REFERRAL BONUS AVAILABLE FOR LPN AND RN POSITIONS & UP TO $10,000 REFERRAL BONUS AVAILABLE FOR PROVIDER POSITIONS
  

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

• 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.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS
LICENSURE: Current, Valid, Unrestricted Illinois State Licensed Practical Nurse License

CERTIFICATION: Current Hands-On CPR course required prior to start date

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional nursing experience a plus

EOE/M/F/D/V

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