Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the South Mississippi Correctional Institute. The role involves delivering quality patient care, monitoring vital signs, and administering medications. Competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package are offered, making it a rewarding career opportunity in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality care consistent with the scope of practice.
• Monitors patients and reports changes to medical staff.
• Documents actions in medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring Vital Signs

Medication Administration

Education

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program

Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Mississippi

Active CPR certification

Job description

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

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for a Licensed Practical Nurse at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, Mississippi!

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, 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 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 Insurance
• 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
  
  

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 Mississippi
• 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. #INDMS

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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