Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K & Plan Matching

Annual Incentive Bonus

PTO

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver quality care at the Southern MS Correctional Institution. The position is full-time, and the salary ranges from $26.00 to $31.00 hourly.

Qualified candidates must graduate from a recognized nursing program and hold a current license in Mississippi. Benefits include medical insurance, 401K matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from a practical nursing program.
• Hold a license as a Practical Nurse in Mississippi.
• Active CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care in accordance with nursing practice act.
• Implement nursing care within scope of practice.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient Care Monitoring

Medication Administration

Education

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program

Licensed Practical Nurse in Mississippi

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full Time Technical Southern MS Correctional Institution, North Leaksville, MS, US

Salary Range: $26.00 To $31.00 Hourly

Benefits Package

• 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
• 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

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.

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.

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.