Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Chesapeake, VA facility. The role requires working full-time on the day shift in a correctional setting, delivering nursing care within scope and supervising tasks as delegated by RNs and physicians.

Ideal candidates hold an LPN license, have CPR certification, and are ready to work in a fast-paced environment. This position includes competitive wages, benefits, and an incentive program as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• 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 state laws governing practice.
• Completes initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet health needs of patients.
• Administers medications to offenders within scope of practice.
• Cares for wounds with cleaning and dressing.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to medical staff.
• Documents actions in MAR and medical records.

Skills

CPR certification

State nursing knowledge

Patient care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program

Active LPN license (state)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in Virginia! 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 Chesapeake City Jail in Chesapeake, Virginia for Full-Time, Day Shift!!

Looking for a rewarding career 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:

• 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

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

Salary Information

$30 - $32Hourly Wage