Job Description

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

SCHEDULE: Full-Time – 3 Days a week 12-hour shifts – Evening/Night Shift

FACILITY: Erie County Prison

LOCATION: Erie, PA

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a member of the Wexford family: a group of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies.  At Wexford Health Sources, Inc., our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue

Experience-based Pay Rates plus Shift Differentials with Full Time Employment & Benefits

 POSITION SUMMARY

A Licensed Practical nurse licensed in the state of assignment responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.  Under the supervision of Registered Nurses, directs and guides patient teaching activities commensurate with education and demonstrated competencies.  Under the supervision of Registered Nurse, assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary in the Housing Units.

• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus
• Evening and Night Shift Differentials $2/$2.50
• Intake and Classification
• Outpatient Clinic
• Emergent Services
• Chronic Care Clinic
• Patient Education
• Med Pass
• Infectious Disease Control

BENEFITS

Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: Current Pennsylvania LPN License

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification

EDUCATION: Graduated from an accredited nursing school

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of clinical experience

EOE/M/F/D/V