Licensed Practical Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

401K & Plan Matching

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Madison County Detention Center in Canton, Mississippi. The LPN is responsible for delivering quality patient care, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs. Graduates from an accredited nursing program with a valid LPN license are encouraged to apply.

This PRN position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, holiday pay, and a 401K plan. We're an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care within the scope of practice.
• Administer medications to offenders.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Wound care

Monitoring vital signs

Education

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program

Current LPN license

Active CPR certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Licensed Practical Nurse

PRN Technical Canton, MS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 12957

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Madison County Detention Center in Canton, Mississippi!

Benefits Package

• 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
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

Licensed Practical Nurse 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. 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.

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.

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 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.

Schedule

• PRN

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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