LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
Join the VitalCore Team in Kansas! Were people fueled by
passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an
industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for
Licensed Practical Nurses at Johnson County Correctional Facilities
in New Century and Olathe, Kansas for Night Shift!Looking for a
rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an
annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package? At
VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking
ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality
services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore
Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is
based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication
of our staff.LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE
BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Holiday Pay: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans
Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account LICENSED PRACTICAL
NURSE POSITION SUMMARYThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers
quality care that is consistent within the scope of practice as
outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurses. The LPN is responsible for tasks,
activities and functions as delegated and may make assignment of
duties to others as defined in their state of practice act. The LPN
provides monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, or
Medical Director or other practitioner. LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
SCHEDULE
- Full-Time
- 3-12 Hour Shifts/Week
- Days
- Nights LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of
employment.
- Possesses an active BLS 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. LICENSED
PRACTICAL NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each
individual patient.
- Implements nursing care within the LPNs 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 VitalCore Health
Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to
creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all
employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the
success of the business and are valued for their skills,
experience, and unique perspectives. Keywords: LPN, Licensed
Practical Nurse, Correctional Facility, Nurse, healthcare,
correctional nurse, nursing #INDKS Full TimeDay ShiftNight
Shift3-12 hour shifts/weeklyCompensation details: 27-32 Hourly
WagePI5d501be6f7d2-26289-35522921
Keywords: VitalCore Health Strategies, Lawrence , LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), Healthcare , Lawrence, Kansas
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