Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse at Jackson County Adult Detention Center in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The LPN delivers quality care within the scope of practice defined by the applicable state nurse practice act. The role involves completing delegated nursing tasks and functions, assigning duties as permitted by state law, and monitoring patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, Medical Director, or other practitioner. VitalCore describes its work environment as positive and based on respect and appreciation for staff. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace where employees can contribute and are valued for their skills, experience, and perspectives.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Hold a current Practical Nurse license in the state of employment.
- Hold an active CPR certification.
- Remain knowledgeable about state laws and regulations governing nursing practice.
- Satisfactorily complete initial and annual clinical competencies assigned to the role.
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, DON, or Registered Nurse.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to appropriate medical staff.
- Document actions in the MAR and medical records.
- Perform other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.
- Monitor patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, Medical Director, or other practitioner.
- Assign duties to others as permitted by the applicable state practice act.
Benefits
- Holiday pay for 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 benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401(k) with plan matching
- PTO
- Annual incentive bonus
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Education Level
Associate degree
