Wellpath
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
role at
Wellpath .
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Our team unites in a deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we honor the responsibility of showing up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing. If you are called to serve others, join us to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation. Our mantra is “Always Do The Right Thing!” and we collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in its facilities month over month, many of whom receive direct clinical care that has saved lives, such as through Narcan administration. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.
About This Role The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in patient care by contributing to the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Working under the supervision of RNs, the LPN provides direction and guidance in patient education and activities that align with their education and demonstrated competencies.
What You Bring To The Table
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience.
Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
What You Will Do
Assess patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions in both the Health Care Unit and housing units, contributing to individualized treatment planning and consulting with RNs and staff as needed.
Implement treatment programs directed by Health Care Practitioners, administering medications, including IV therapy (if certified), and performing diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures.
Collaborate in controlled substance counts at the beginning of each shift, adhering to safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions while responding to codes or health emergencies within standard guidelines.
Assist in medical or minor surgical procedures, implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and document nursing encounters using SOAP charting, ensuring effective communication with nursing staff, physicians, and other relevant personnel.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to policies and procedures in providing high‑quality patient care.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer . We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
We encourage you to apply!
If you are excited about this 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 the right candidate for this or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
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role at
Wellpath .
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Our team unites in a deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we honor the responsibility of showing up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing. If you are called to serve others, join us to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation. Our mantra is “Always Do The Right Thing!” and we collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in its facilities month over month, many of whom receive direct clinical care that has saved lives, such as through Narcan administration. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.
About This Role The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in patient care by contributing to the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Working under the supervision of RNs, the LPN provides direction and guidance in patient education and activities that align with their education and demonstrated competencies.
What You Bring To The Table
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience.
Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
What You Will Do
Assess patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions in both the Health Care Unit and housing units, contributing to individualized treatment planning and consulting with RNs and staff as needed.
Implement treatment programs directed by Health Care Practitioners, administering medications, including IV therapy (if certified), and performing diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures.
Collaborate in controlled substance counts at the beginning of each shift, adhering to safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions while responding to codes or health emergencies within standard guidelines.
Assist in medical or minor surgical procedures, implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and document nursing encounters using SOAP charting, ensuring effective communication with nursing staff, physicians, and other relevant personnel.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to policies and procedures in providing high‑quality patient care.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer . We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
We encourage you to apply!
If you are excited about this 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 the right candidate for this or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
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