Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: St. Charles Co Jail

At VitalCore Health Strategies, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Job Description:

• Deliver quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
• Responsible for tasks, activities, and functions as delegated and may make assignment of duties to others as defined in their state of practice act.
• Provide monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, Medical Director, or other practitioner.

Requirements:

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.
• Acute care experience preferred at State Farm Correctional Center, Greensville Correctional Center, and Deerfield Correctional Center.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.
• Implement nursing care within the LPN's scope of practice, including compliance with all applicable laws.
• Assist in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on patient needs, focusing on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
• Care for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• 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.

Schedule:

• Full-Time

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 Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• EEO

Compensation:

• $32-35 Hourly Wage