Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Racine
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses at Racine County Jail in Racine, Wisconsin for Day and Night Shifts!!!View our opportunities at: https://vitalcorehs.com/careersLooking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?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 DayMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionAnimal/Pet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401KPTOAnnual Incentive BonusLICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SCHEDULEFull-TimeDay ShiftNight Shift$2 night shift differential offeredLICENSED 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 REQUIREMENTSGraduate 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.LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUtilizes 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 medicationsProvides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the HSA, DON, or Registered Nurse.Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staffDocuments actions and medical recordsOther nursing duties as assigned by facilityWe're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Healthcare, Nurse#indother#ZRFull-TimeDay ShiftNight Shift$2 night shift differential

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