PRN LPN — Impactful Juvenile Care in MS

VitalCore Health Strategies; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Harrison County Juvenile Detention Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. The LPN provides quality care within the scope of practice and supports the medical team with patient monitoring, medication administration, and documentation.

The position requires LPN licensure in Mississippi, current CPR certification, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a correctional health setting.

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.

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 the facility

Skills

LPN

CPR Certification

Patient Care

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Harrison County Juvenile Detention Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. The LPN provides quality care within the scope of practice and supports the medical team with patient monitoring, medication administration, and documentation.

The position requires LPN licensure in Mississippi, current CPR certification, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a correctional health setting.