Licensed Practical Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Annual incentive payment

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A leading correctional health provider in Ohio is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team at the Warren Juvenile Detention Center. This PRN position offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. Candidates must be a graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program and currently licensed in Ohio. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, medication administration, and documentation, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Completion of initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care consistent with the local state nurse practice act.
• Monitor patients as directed.
• Administer medications and document actions.
• Administer medications to offenders.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to medical staff.
• Document actions in MAR and medical records.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.

Skills

Systematic approach to meet health needs

Wound care

Medication administration

Monitoring vital signs

Patient communication

Education

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program

Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Ohio

Active CPR certification

Job description

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

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Warren Juvenile Detention Center in Lebanon, Ohio for PRN!!!

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, 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 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 SCHEDULE

• PRN

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 the facility

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.