Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies • Pontiac, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), a leader in Correctional Health Care, is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for openings at Oakland County Jail in Pontiac, MI. This role offers a rewarding career with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package. VitalCore values compassionate, ethical individuals committed to quality services and fosters a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation.

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.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality care consistent with the scope of practice for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses as outlined by the state nurse practice act.
• Performs tasks, activities, and functions as delegated and may assign duties to others as defined by the state of practice act.
• Provides monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, or Medical Director or other practitioner.
• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.
• Implements nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice, including compliance with all applicable laws.
• Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on individual patient needs, addressing health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Provides care for 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.
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree