Impactful LPN: Correctional Health Care (Days/Nights)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Lansing (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability—short/long term

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS. This full-time position offers day and night shifts with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly wage.

The LPN delivers quality care within the scope of practice, monitors patients, administers medications to offenders, and supports nursing staff under the direction of the Medical Director or RN.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment
• Possesses an active BLS 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

Responsibilities

• 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 to offenders
• Provides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the Medical Director, DON, or Registered Nurse
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff
• Documents actions in the MAR and medical records
• Other nursing duties as assigned by facility

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS. This full-time position offers day and night shifts with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly wage.

The LPN delivers quality care within the scope of practice, monitors patients, administers medications to offenders, and supports nursing staff under the direction of the Medical Director or RN.