Licensed Practical Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Hillsboro (MO); On-site; USD 46,838 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive payment

Health insurance

Positive work environment

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility in Hillsboro, Missouri. This Full-Time position offers competitive wages between $34 – $35 per hour along with an excellent benefits package.

The LPN will be responsible for delivering quality care by monitoring patients, administering medications, and performing wound care. Join a dynamic team that values hard work and ethical service in a rewarding healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Missouri.
• Possesses active BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes systematic approaches to meet patient health needs.
• Documents actions in the MAR and medical records.
• Administers medications and monitors vital signs.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Wound care

Health education

BLS certification

Education

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program

Current Practical Nurse license in Missouri

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies – Hillsboro, Missouri, United States

About this position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility in Hillsboro, Missouri for Full‑Time employment.

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package? At VCHS we pride ourselves on retaining hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation of our staff’s hard work and dedication. We are people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality care 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 assign duties to others as defined in their state of practice act. The LPN provides monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, Medical Director, or other practitioner.

Schedule

• Full‑Time

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

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, including compliance with all applicable laws.
• Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient, focused on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Provides care for 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.
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.

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Salary Information

$34 – $35 per hour.