What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at VitalCore Health Strategies?
VitalCore Health Strategies: A Leader in Correctional Health Care
We are seeking highly skilled and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team at the Johnson County Correctional Facilities in New Century and Olathe, Kansas.
If you are passionate about delivering quality healthcare services and making a positive impact on the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Benefits Package:
- 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
Job Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse delivers quality care that is consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
Schedule:
- Full-Time
- 3-12 Hour Shifts/Week
- Days
- Nights
Requirements:
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program
- Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment
- Possesses an active BLS 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
Essential Functions:
- Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient
- Implements nursing care within the LPN's scope of practice (Includes 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
- 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
- Other nursing duties as assigned by facility
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
