Licensed Practical Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Gulfport, MS is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality care within the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. The LPN will monitor patients, administer medications, and collaborate with the medical team to support inmate health needs.

Candidates must be a graduate of an LPN program, hold an active MS license, and maintain CPR certification. The role offers competitive wages, benefits, and a positive work environment committed to respect and

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LPN license in the state of employment.
• Active CPR certification required.
• Familiarity with state laws governing practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients as directed by medical leadership.
• Administer medications to offenders.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing.
• Assist in development and implementation of teaching plans for health promotion.
• Document actions in MAR and medical records.
• Other nursing duties as assigned by facility.

Skills

CPR certification

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Wound care

Patient assessment

Documentation (MAR/records)

Teaching plans

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program graduate

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse

PRN Technical Gulfport, MS, US

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

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

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

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 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 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 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.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 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.

Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Facility, Nurse.