Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Capron
Posted on: May 22, 2023
Job Description:
Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!VitalCore
Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional
healthcare, has openings for Licensed Practical Nurses at Deerfield
Correctional Center in Capron, Virginia! 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:
- Holiday Pay: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's
Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Animal/Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K
- PTO
- Annual Incentive BonusLICENSED 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 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
- Acute care experience preferred at State Farm Correctional
Center, Greensville Correctional Center, and Deerfield Correctional
CenterLICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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 facilityWe're people who
are fueled by passion, not by profit.Keywords: Licensed Practical
Nurse, LPN, Correctional Healthcare, Nurse#indvirginia #ZR
Full-Time Days 7a-730pFull-Time Nights 7p-730a36
hrs/wkPI215670787
Keywords: VitalCore Health Strategies, Suffolk , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Capron, Virginia
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