Impactful LPN - PRN Correctional Health Care

VitalCore Health Strategies; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Life Insurance

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver quality nursing care at Madison County Detention Center in Canton, MS. This PRN role supports the facility’s medical team, ensuring patient care within regulatory guidelines and facility policies.

The LPN will monitor patients, administer medications, document in MARs, and participate in wound care and health teaching as needed. Current MS LPN licensure and CPR certification are required.

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.
• 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

CPR certification

State nursing regulations knowledge

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Active Practical Nurse license in state of employment

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver quality nursing care at Madison County Detention Center in Canton, MS. This PRN role supports the facility’s medical team, ensuring patient care within regulatory guidelines and facility policies.

The LPN will monitor patients, administer medications, document in MARs, and participate in wound care and health teaching as needed. Current MS LPN licensure and CPR certification are required.