PRN LPN — Correctional Healthcare in Michigan

VitalCore Health Strategies; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Michigan is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Berrien County Jail team in St. Joseph on a PRN basis.

The LPN delivers quality care within the state practice act, administers medications, monitors patients, and documents care. Requires active LPN license in the state, CPR certification, and ongoing competency.

This role offers the opportunity to serve in correctional healthcare with competitive wages and benefits.

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 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

LPN

CPR certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies in Michigan is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Berrien County Jail team in St. Joseph on a PRN basis.

The LPN delivers quality care within the state practice act, administers medications, monitors patients, and documents care. Requires active LPN license in the state, CPR certification, and ongoing competency.

This role offers the opportunity to serve in correctional healthcare with competitive wages and benefits.