Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in
Correctional Health Care has an opening for a PRN Licensed
Practical Nurse at Chesapeake Juvenile Facility in Chesapeake,
Virginia!!!
View our opportunities at: https://vitalcorehs.com/careers
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. VitalCore's Corporate Office is in Kansas
with Regional Offices and facilities throughout the nation.
Employment with VitalCore provides employees with above industry
wages, an extensive benefits package, and a guaranteed annual
incentive payment! VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive
work environment that is based in respect and appreciation of the
hard work and dedication of our staff. Join our team and experience
first-hand how VCHS is leading the pack in the correctional
healthcare industry and help us to make a difference in this
field!
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT
LIMITED TO:
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 Bonus
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE POSITION SUMMARY
The 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
PRN
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
Center
LICENSED PRACTICAL 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 facility
Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Facility,
Nurse.
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