Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

EAP & Discounts

401K

PTO

Annual Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Kent County Correctional Facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This full-time role offers day or night shifts and the opportunity to provide quality care within a correctional setting.

The LPN will perform duties within state scope, monitor patients, administer medications, and collaborate with the medical team to plan patient care.

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 and regulations governing practice.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.
• Implements nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice and in compliance with laws.
• Assists in developing teaching plans on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
• Cares for wounds with cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Provides care of multiple patients as directed by medical leadership.
• Monitors vitals and reports changes to medical staff.
• Documents actions in MAR and medical records.

Skills

LPN

CPR certification

Nursing knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Kent County Correctional Facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan for Full-Time Day or Night Shifts!

View our opportunities at: Careers - VitalCore HS

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, 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:

• 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
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• 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 SCHEDULE

• Nightshift
• Dayshift
• Full-Time

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

Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Facility, Nurse.

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Full-Time Days or Nights

Salary Information

$35 - $40Hourly Wage