Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for PRN

VitalCore Health Strategies • St. Joseph, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for PRN positions at Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan. This role offers a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package. The LPN delivers quality care consistent with the state nurse practice act, monitors patients as directed by healthcare leadership and practitioners, and may delegate duties as permitted by their state's practice act.

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

• 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, focusing on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• Administers medications.
• Provides care for multiple patients as directed by the HSA, DON, or Registered Nurse.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff.
• Documents actions and medical records.
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Annual incentive payment
• Excellent benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree