Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Michigan; On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team at the Ingham County Justice Complex in Mason, Michigan. The position supports quality patient care within the LPN scope of practice and may involve shift-specific responsibilities with a $2 shift differential for night shifts.

The role requires completion of an accredited LPN program, current state licensure, active CPR certification, and ongoing clinical competencies.

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 specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.
• Implements nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice.
• Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• Administrates medications
• Provides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the HSA, DON, or Registered Nurse.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff
• Documents actions and medical records
• Other nursing duties as assigned by facility

Skills

CPR certification

LPN license

state laws knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care is hiring PRN Licensed Practical Nurses at Ingham County Justice Complex in Mason, Michigan. (We offer $2 Shift Differential for Night Shifts)

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

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
• 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 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
• Provides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the HSA, DON, or Registered Nurse.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff
• Documents actions 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 Healthcare, Nurse #iINDMI

Days 6AM-6PM
Nights 6PM-6AM

Salary Information

$30 - $31Hourly Wage