Licensed Practical Nurse
VitalCore Health Strategies•Gulfport, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse at Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. This role offers a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package. VitalCore prides itself on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals committed to providing quality services, fostering 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 delegated tasks, activities, and functions, and may assign duties to others as defined by the state practice act.
- Provides patient monitoring 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, ensuring 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
