Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies • Virginia Beach, VA

55d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Virginia Beach Correctional Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia for Full-Time, Day Shift. VitalCore is people fueled by passion, not by profit. They pride themselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. They promote a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of their 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 tasks, activities, and functions as delegated and may assign duties to others as defined by the state of 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, 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 bonus

What This Job Offers

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