FT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 12 hour night shift

VitalCore Health Strategies; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Shift Premium

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Michigan is seeking a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 12-hour night shift at the Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph. The role offers a shift premium, comprehensive benefits, and a stable night schedule (6 pm–6 am).

The LPN will provide monitored care within the LPN scope, administer medications, and support health promotion and patient education. A valid LPN license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an LPN program.
• Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Remains knowledgeable about state laws governing practice.
• Completes initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides monitoring of patients as directed by supervising clinicians.
• Administers medications and documents actions in medical records.
• Assists in teaching plans addressing health promotion and restoration.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing.
• Maintains accurate patient documentation and reports changes.

Education

LPN license

CPR certification

Knowledge of state nurse practice act

Job description

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FT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 12 hour night shift

MEDICAL Full Time Technical St. Joseph, MI, US

21 days ago Requisition ID: 13602

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care is hiring Full Time Licensed Practical Nurses at Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan!

View our opportunities at: https://vitalcorehs.com/careers

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package?

Full time night shift 6 pm - 6 am!

We offer a shift premium!

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality care that is consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. The LPN is responsible for tasks, activities and functions as delegated and may make assignment of duties to others as defined in their state of practice act. The LPN provides monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, or Medical Director or other practitioner.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.
• Implements nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice. (Includes compliance with all laws as applicable in the practice setting).
• Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient. The plans should speak to health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• Administers medications
• Provides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the HSA, DON, or Registered Nurse.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff
• Documents actions and medical records
• Other nursing duties as assigned by facility

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Healthcare, Nurse

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