LPN - Day Shift at Detention Center | Competitive Benefits

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Discnt

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) has an opening for a Full‑Time/Days Licensed Practical Nurse at Harrison County Juvenile Detention Center in Gulfport, Mississippi.

The LPN delivers quality care within scope, monitors patients, and assists with health promotion and restoration. Eligible candidates are licensed in Mississippi with CPR certification; a robust benefits package is offered including annual incentive bonus.

Qualifications

• 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 state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Meet the health needs of each patient using a systematic approach.
• Provide nursing care within the LPN's scope of practice.
• Assist in development and implementation of teaching plans on health promotion and restoration.
• Cares for wounds with cleaning and dressing.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Provides care for multiple patients as directed by Medical Director, DON, or RN.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to medical staff.
• Documents actions in MAR and medical records.
• Other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.

Skills

LPN

CPR certification

State licensed

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) has an opening for a Full‑Time/Days Licensed Practical Nurse at Harrison County Juvenile Detention Center in Gulfport, Mississippi.

The LPN delivers quality care within scope, monitors patients, and assists with health promotion and restoration. Eligible candidates are licensed in Mississippi with CPR certification; a robust benefits package is offered including annual incentive bonus.