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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

LVN Travel Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEureka, CA, USA$40 - $45 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of three years of total nursing experience is required.
  • At least one year of correctional nursing experience is required.
  • At least one year of clinic experience is required.
  • Candidates must hold an active California LVN license and current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse within the states of practice.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • Candidates must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time.
  • Candidates must reside in the United States.
  • Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with patient assessment, care planning, and implementation of individualized treatment programs under Registered Nurse supervision.
  • Administer medications, obtain diagnostic tests, and carry out medical plans according to practitioner orders and protocols.
  • Provide clinical care and respond to health emergencies using established procedures, safety techniques, and standard precautions.
  • Document nursing encounters and communicate patient information to healthcare providers and staff.
  • Support daily clinical operations, including controlled substance counts and assisting with procedures as needed.
  • Provide essential nursing care and clinical support at correctional healthcare facilities throughout Northern California, traveling between assigned sites to support staffing needs and continuity of quality patient care.
  • Guide patient teaching and clinical activities based on demonstrated competencies and scope of practice, adapting to different clinical environments while supporting safe, compliant, and consistent care delivery.

About the Company

Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Wellpath provides outsourced healthcare for inmates in the United States and Australia through government contracts, covering medical, dental, optical, and mental health services. Its offerings include primary care, chronic disease management, substance abuse and detox programs, suicide prevention, pharmaceutical management, and administrative tasks such as revenue cycle management, all using its proprietary ERMA electronic records system. The company operates at scale with divisions serving local jails, state and federal prisons, and inpatient facilities, reaching about 300,000 patients daily across more than 550 facilities. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, contract-based correctional healthcare while navigating sector challenges like debt, rising labor costs, and litigation risk.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$10.7M
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
2006

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