Licensed Practical Nurse LPN PRN CORRECTIONAL NURSING!

VitalCore Health Strategies; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join the team at the Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan on a PRN basis. The LPN will provide care within their scope, administer medications, and support clinical staff in an inmate health program.

Candidates must hold an active LPN license in Michigan, be CPR certified, and comply with state regulations and competency requirements. The position offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an LPN program and be licensed as an LPN in the state of employment.
• Possess an active CPR certification.
• Remain knowledgeable about state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Complete initial and annual clinical competencies as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Administer medications.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to medical staff.
• Document actions and medical records.
• Cares for wounds and provides health teaching.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Graduate from LPN program

CPR certification

Job description

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses at Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan for PRN!!!

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

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 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 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
• Provides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the HSA, DON, or Registered Nurse.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff
• Documents actions and medical records
• Other nursing duties as assigned by facility

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Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Healthcare, Nurse

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