Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Disc.

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Allow

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, SC. Night shift differential of $5.50/hr is offered. Roles include delivering high-quality care within LPN scope, with opportunities for full-time and part-time schedules.

Join a team that emphasizes respect, support, and a positive work environment while ensuring compliance with state nursing practice acts and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in South Carolina.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledgeable about state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Completion of initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a systematic approach to meet health needs of patients.
• Provide nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Develop and implement teaching plans for patient health.
• Cares for wounds with cleaning and dressing.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to staff.
• Documents actions in the MAR and medical records.
• Other nursing duties as assigned by facility.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

MEDICAL Full Time Technical Charleston County Adult Sheriff Al Cannon DC, North Charleston, SC, US

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

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for Licensed Practical Nurses at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina! ( We offer the following night shift differential: $5.50/hr).

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining compassionate, dedicated 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 Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• 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 (LPN) 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 (LPN) SCHEDULE

• Full Time Days
  • 6 am-6pm
  • 3x12 hour shifts
  • Rotating Weekends
• Part Time Days
  • 6 am-6pm
  • 2x12 hour shifts
  • Rotating Weekends
• Full Time Nights
  • 6 pm-6am
  • 3x12 hour shifts
  • Rotating Weekends

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in South Carolina.
• 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 (LPN) 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

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.