Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: YesCare Corp
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 29, 2023
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Job Description:
Experience & Requirements
Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of
employment.
Possesses active CPR certification. Must have hands on training
through American Heart Association.
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.
Correctional officers provide security; however, some degree of
risk of verbal and physical assault from inmates exists. As in any
healthcare setting, employees may be exposed to communicable and/or
infectious diseases. Inside work with periodic traveling (inter and
intra state) to other locations with exposure to weather,
temperature extremes and hazardous road conditions. Frequent
standing and walking while presenting or performing job duties.
Adheres to site/contract specific on-call requirements.
Employees must be able to perform the following:
Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push,
pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.
Required to kneel, stoop, crouch and/or crawl occasionally.
Frequent walking throughout site; to include walking up and down
flights of stairs.
Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance
to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional)
situations encountered on the job.
Occasional running when responding to emergencies; must be able to
perform BLS.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are
required for this role.
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.
Responsibilities
Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) with YesCare at the Riverside Correctional Facility
located in Philadelphia, PA:
Evening shirt 3p-11:30p
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,YesCareprovides 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
YesCareleads the industry by providing comprehensive healthcare and
reentry services that improve the communities where we live and
work.
Our Mission
YesCareembraces 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.
Apply today at: Careers.yescarecorp.com
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ID 2021-11262
Job Locations US-PA-Philadelphia
Category Nursing & Nursing Assistant
Position Type Regular Part-time
Shift / Schedule Weekday Evening
Location ID 90711
Keywords: YesCare Corp, Philadelphia , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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