📝 Description: Join YesCare as a **Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)** and play a critical role in delivering compassionate and effective patient care within our dynamic healthcare program.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* **Patient Assessment and Care Planning:**
* Assist in assessing the health status of patients and contribute to the development and modification of individualized care plans.
* **Direct Patient Care:**
* Provide safe, effective nursing care for multiple patients within the facility’s healthcare program.
* Implement patient education initiatives based on established teaching plans.
* **Nursing Scope of Practice:**
* Perform delegated nursing tasks consistent with educational preparation and within the scope of practice.
* Use a problem\\-solving approach to make informed clinical decisions.
* **Care Coordination and Monitoring:**
* Oversee onsite and offsite patient scheduling in collaboration with the care team.
* Ensure follow\\-up care for patients, including telemedicine appointments and consult processes in accordance with policy and contract requirements.
* **Quality Improvement and Collaboration:**
* Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and Patient Care Committee meetings.
* Coordinate with the Regional Medical Director, site medical providers, Regional Nursing Director, and other site nursing leaders to ensure seamless patient care.
* **Documentation and Other Duties:**
* Monitor CARES and ensure proper coordination as needed.
* Perform additional nursing duties as assigned to support patient outcomes and organizational goals.
**Key Qualifications:**
* **Educational Background:**
* Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
* **Licensure and Certification:**
* Current licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of employment.
* Active CPR certification.
* **Skills and Knowledge:**
* Familiarity with state laws and regulations governing LPN practice.
* Successful completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate required skills for the role.
* **Additional Requirements:**
* Ability to pass a background check, security clearance, and drug screening.
**YesCare Benefits (For Full\\-Time Positions)**
* 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
**Why Join YesCare?**
YesCare provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.
**Equal Opportunity Employer Statement**
YesCare is an **Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer**. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.