Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
Join the VitalCore Team in Virginia! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Full Time Night Licensed Practical Nurses at City of Alexandria Jail in Alexandria, VA. Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package? At VitalCore, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, 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.
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.
- Performs delegated tasks, activities, and functions, and may assign duties to others as defined by the state practice act.
- Monitors 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 for 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
- Competitive wages
- Annual incentive payment
- Excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
