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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Licensed Practical Nurse Specialist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFredonia, KY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of employment.
  • Obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in assessing and planning individualized treatment programs under RN supervision.
  • Implement treatment programs, including medication administration and diagnostic tests, following established protocols and safety procedures.
  • Participate in emergency responses and assist with medical or minor surgical procedures as needed.
  • Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans as ordered by the Health Care Practitioner.
  • Document nursing encounters and communicate necessary information to nursing staff and other personnel.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of one year of clinic experience is preferred.

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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