LPN Day Shift in Correctional Care, Bonus & Benefits

VitalCore Health Strategies; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Animal/Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Disc.

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse at Canyon County Detention Center in Caldwell, Idaho. The LPN delivers quality care within state practice acts and supports the healthcare team in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include wound care, medication administration to offenders, vital signs monitoring, and documenting in MARs and records; collaboration with RNs and physicians; promotes health promotion and disease prevention through teaching plans.

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 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

Nursing

Healthcare

CPR

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse at Canyon County Detention Center in Caldwell, Idaho. The LPN delivers quality care within state practice acts and supports the healthcare team in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include wound care, medication administration to offenders, vital signs monitoring, and documenting in MARs and records; collaboration with RNs and physicians; promotes health promotion and disease prevention through teaching plans.