Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K & Plan Matching

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Battle Creek, MI, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver quality patient care. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting in health education. The role requires graduation from a licensed nursing program and CPR certification. Full-time positions with day and night shifts are available, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care per state nurse practice act.
• Implement nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice.
• Document actions in the MAR and medical records.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Wound care

Medication administration

Health education

Education

Graduated from a Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• 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
• 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 (LPN) 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 (LPN) SCHEDULE:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• Night Shift

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) 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 (LPN) 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.