Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Identity Theft Protection

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Winfield Correctional Facility in Winfield, Kansas. Full‑time position with 12‑hour shifts, days or nights. Eligible for incentive bonus and benefits package as part of our correctional health care team.

Requirements include a completed LPN program, current state license, and active BLS certification. The LPN delivers patient care within the scope of practice and supports health promotion and patient education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality care within LPN scope as defined by state practice act.
• Assists in develops and implements teaching plans on health promotion and restoration.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to medical staff.
• Documents actions in MAR and medical records.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

LPN program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies Winfield, 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 has openings for Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurses at Winfield Correctional Facility in Winfield, Kansas!

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

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 BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• 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
• 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 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 SCHEDULE

• Full-Time 12 Hour Shifts
• Days
• Nights

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active BLS 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 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, healthcare, correctional nurse, nursing #INDKS

Full-Time Days or Nights (12 Hour Shifts)

Salary Information

$25 - $30Hourly Wage