LPN - Correctional Healthcare Leader (Full-Time)

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

HSA

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

EAP

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse at El' Dorado Correctional Facility in El Dorado, Kansas. The LPN delivers care within state practice act, monitors patients, administers medications, and collaborates with RNs and physicians to support inmate health.

We offer competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with matching, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

LPN license

BLS certification

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse at El' Dorado Correctional Facility in El Dorado, Kansas. The LPN delivers care within state practice act, monitors patients, administers medications, and collaborates with RNs and physicians to support inmate health.

We offer competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with matching, PTO, and more.