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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 5
Part-timeWest Palm Beach, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
  • Reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Under RN supervision, assess patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions in both the Health Care Unit and housing units, contribute to individualized treatment planning, and consult with RNs and staff as needed.
  • Implement treatment programs directed by Health Care Practitioners, administer medications including IV therapy if certified, and perform diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures.
  • Collaborate in controlled substance counts at the beginning of each shift, adhere to safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions, and respond 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 commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to policies and procedures in providing high-quality patient care.

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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