Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse in Augusta, Georgia. This role includes day and night shifts with various responsibilities such as administering medications, monitoring patients, and ensuring compliance with nursing care standards. The position offers competitive hourly wages between $30-$32 and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401K plan with matching. Candidates must be licensed in Georgia and hold current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about specific state laws governing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care consistent with state nurse practice act.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to appropriate staff.
• Document actions in the medical records.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Wound care

Nursing care compliance

Teaching plan development

Education

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program

Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Georgia

Active CPR certification

Job description

Join the VitalCore Team in Georgia

We're people fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Licensed Practical Nurses at Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, Georgia for multiple shifts.

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

Licensed Practical Nurse Benefits

• 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
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending 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
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Licensed Practical Nurse Schedule

• Full-Time
• Day Shift (7AM - 7PM)
• Night Shift (7PM - 7AM)
• 3x12 hour shifts
• PRN

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

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

Full-Time | Day Shift | Night Shift | PRN

Compensation details: 30-32 Hourly Wage