Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Walnut Grove (MS); On-site; USD 36,162 - 43,394; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies, located in Walnut Grove, MS, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time positions at the Walnut Grove Correctional Facility. This role entails delivering quality care to patients within the established nursing framework and requires a valid nursing license from Mississippi.

The ideal candidate will benefit from a variety of perks, including medical, vision, and a 401K plan. Join a passionate team dedicated to health care in a correctional facility environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care within the state's nursing scope.
• Administer medications and monitor patients.
• Document actions in medical records.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Wound care

Communication with medical staff

Compliance with nursing laws

Education

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program

Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Mississippi

Active CPR certification

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full Time Technical Walnut Grove Correctional Facility, Walnut Grove, MS, US

Salary Range: $26.25 To $31.50 Hourly

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 a Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-Time) at Walnut Grove Correctional Facility in Walnut Grove, 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
• 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.

Shift:

• Full-Time
• Days
• Nights

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.

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