Health Coach/Case Manager Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to serve as a Health Coach/Case Manager at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware. The LPN delivers quality care within the scope of practice established by the applicable state nurse practice act. The LPN performs delegated tasks and functions, may assign duties to others as allowed by state law, and monitors patients as directed by the Health Services Administrator, Director of Nursing, Registered Nurse, Medical Director, or another practitioner. The role requires working within a correctional facility.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program or an accredited School of Nursing.
- Hold a Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of employment.
- Have an active CPR certification.
- Remain knowledgeable about state laws and regulations governing practice.
- Be able to work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate good judgment and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Use a systematic approach to meet each patient's health needs.
- Implement nursing care within the LPN's scope of practice and comply with applicable laws.
- Assist in developing and implementing patient-specific teaching plans for health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
- Clean and dress or bandage wounds appropriately.
- Administer medications to offenders.
- Provide care for multiple patients as directed by the Medical Director, Director of Nursing, or Registered Nurse.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to appropriate medical staff.
- Document actions in the medication administration record (MAR) and medical records.
- Attend required training and meetings.
- Perform other nursing duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
