Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Holiday Pay

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies Pearl, Mississippi, United States is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver quality care within the correctional facility setting. The LPN will perform duties within their scope of practice, monitor patients, administer medications, and collaborate with medical staff to ensure safety and health outcomes.

The position requires Mississippi LPN licensure and active CPR certification, with a focus on patient education, wound care, and accurate documentation

Qualifications

• 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 state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each patient.
• Implements nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice.
• Assists in developing and implementing teaching plans based on patient needs for health promotion and restoration.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to medical staff.
• Documents actions in the MAR and medical records.
• Other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.

Skills

CPR certification

State laws knowledge

Clinical competencies

Education

LPN license (Mississippi)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies Pearl, Mississippi, United States

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for Licensed Practical Nurses at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl, Mississippi!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring 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:

• 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
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending 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

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 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.

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 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.

Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Facility, Nurse #INDMS

Salary Information

$26.25 - $31.5Hourly Wage