Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking an LPN for a role at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, SC. The LPN will provide quality care within scope of practice and support medical staff as directed by supervisors.

The position requires active SC LPN licensure, CPR certification, and knowledge of state nursing laws. Responsibilities include wound care, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse in South Carolina.
• Graduated from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledgeable of state laws and regulations governing practice.

Responsibilities

• Use a systematic approach to meet each patient’s health needs.
• Administer medications to offenders.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to medical staff.
• Document actions in the MAR and medical records.
• Care for wounds, including cleaning and dressing.

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Licensed Practical Nurse (SC)

Active CPR certification

Knowledge of SC nurse practice act

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies – North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

About this Position

VCHS is an industry leader in correctional health care. The organization has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston.

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, Christmas Day)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401(k) with Plan Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse delivers quality care consistent with the scope of practice outlined by the South Carolina nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. The LPN is responsible for tasks, activities, and functions delegated and may assign duties to others as defined in the state practice act. The LPN monitors patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, Medical Director, or other practitioner.

Schedule

• Full‑Time Days
  • 6 am–6 pm, 3 x 12‑hour shifts, rotating weekends
• Part‑Time Days
  • 6 am–6 pm, 2 x 12‑hour shifts, rotating weekends
• Full‑Time Nights
  • 6 pm–6 am, 3 x 12‑hour shifts, rotating weekends

Minimum Requirements

• Graduated from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in South Carolina.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledgeable of state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Successful completion of initial and annual clinical competencies as required by the role.

Essential Functions

• Use a systematic approach to meet each patient’s health needs.
• Implement nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice, complying with applicable laws.
• Assist in developing and implementing teaching plans tailored to patient needs, focusing on health promotion and maintenance.
• Care for wounds, including cleaning and dressing/banding.
• Administer medications to offenders.
• Provide care for multiple patients as directed by the Medical Director, DON, or Registered Nurse.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to appropriate medical staff.
• Document actions in the MAR and medical records.
• Perform other nursing duties assigned by the facility.

Equal Opportunity Statement

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute, and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.