Impactful LPN: Correctional Healthcare Nurse (FT/PT)

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Golden, Colorado, is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join the Jefferson County Detention Facility team. The role delivers patient care within scope of the LPN practice act and supports physicians and RNs in a correctional setting.

This part-time or shift-based position offers day and night coverage, requires current LPN license in CO and CPR certification, and emphasizes accurate MAR documentation, wound care, and safe medication administration.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Nursing skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Documentation MAR

Wound care

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies in Golden, Colorado, is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join the Jefferson County Detention Facility team. The role delivers patient care within scope of the LPN practice act and supports physicians and RNs in a correctional setting.

This part-time or shift-based position offers day and night coverage, requires current LPN license in CO and CPR certification, and emphasizes accurate MAR documentation, wound care, and safe medication administration.