Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies • Village of Somers, WI

2d • $33 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Kenosha County Detention Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This is a full-time, temporary position lasting 14 weeks. The role involves delivering quality care consistent with the LPN scope of practice, monitoring patients, administering medications, and documenting care. VitalCore emphasizes a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation, fueled by passion rather than profit.

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 as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
• Performs tasks, activities, and functions as delegated and may make assignments of duties to others as defined in their state of practice act.
• Provides monitoring of 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 laws as applicable in the practice setting.
• Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient, speaking to health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Provides for the care of 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 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
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• $2/hour night shift differential

What This Job Offers

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