Night-Shift LPN: Rewarding Correctional Healthcare Role

VitalCore Health Strategies; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K

PTO

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is hiring a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan, to work a 12-hour night shift from 6 pm to 6 am.

The LPN delivers clinical care within the state practice act, administers medications, assists with wound care, monitors patients, and maintains accurate documentation under supervision. We offer a shift premium, annual incentive bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a committed correctional

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 scope of practice. (Includes compliance with all laws as applicable in the practicesetting).
• 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

Skills

CPR certification

State nursing regulations

Clinical competencies

Education

LPN program

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is hiring a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan, to work a 12-hour night shift from 6 pm to 6 am.

The LPN delivers clinical care within the state practice act, administers medications, assists with wound care, monitors patients, and maintains accurate documentation under supervision. We offer a shift premium, annual incentive bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a committed correctional