Licensed Practical Nurse-Nights

VitalCore Health Strategies; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance

Discount Center

401K Matching

PTO

Annual Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport, MS. The LPN will deliver patient care within the facility's scope of practice, monitor patients, administer medications, and document care under supervision.

Requirements include an LPN license in Mississippi, CPR certification, and knowledge of state regulations. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Mississippi.
• Active CPR certification.
• Familiarity with state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Completion of initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care within the LPN scope of practice as directed by supervising staff.
• Monitor patients and report changes to medical staff promptly.
• Provide wound care, medication administration, and care planning.
• Assist in teaching plans addressing health promotion and restoration.
• Document actions in MAR and medical records.

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

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 an opening for a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse at Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport, Mississippi !

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

At VitalCore, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate and 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 NURSEBENEFITS 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 Plan
• 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 NURSEPOSITION 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 NURSEMINIMUM 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 NURSEESSENTIAL 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.

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