Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K & Plan Matching

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join their team at the Sedgwick County Juvenile Detention Facility in Wichita, Kansas. The position involves delivering quality care, monitoring patients, and administering medications while ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Offering competitive wages of $28 - $31.25 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package, this role emphasizes the importance of a supportive work environment committed to respect and

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Knowledgeable about state laws and regulations governing practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care consistent with the scope of practice.
• Monitor patients as directed by medical staff.
• Administer medications and document actions.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring Vital Signs

Medication Administration

Nursing Care Implementation

Wound Care

Education

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies Wichita, Kansas, United States

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in Kansas! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses at Sedgwick County Juvenile Detention Facility in Wichita, Kansas for PRN Shifts!!

Wages are competitive and based on experience! Drug Screen and Background Check Required.

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical 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 (LPN) 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
• 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) 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 (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.

Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Facility, Corrections. #indks

Days- 7am-7pm, Nights 7pm-7am

Salary Information

$28 - $31.25Hourly Wage