Licensed Practical Nurse

  • VitalCore Health Strategies
  • St Joseph County, IN
  • time-alarm-solid 03-11-2024

Job Description

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan! VitalCore Health Strategies, an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, is looking to hire Licensed Practical Nurses at Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan for a Full-Time Day Shift. If you are seeking a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits Package

  • Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and more.
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
  • Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
  • Identity Theft Protection and PTO.
  • 401K and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Animal/Pet Insurance and Annual Incentive Bonus.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering quality care within the scope of practice outlined by the state nurse practice act. Duties include monitoring patients, providing nursing care, wound care, medication administration, and documentation.

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
  • Current Practical Nurse license.
  • Active CPR certification and state law knowledge.
  • Completion of initial and annual clinical competencies.

Essential Functions

  • Meet each patient's health needs systematically.
  • Implement nursing care within the LPN scope.
  • Assist in developing individual teaching plans.
  • Care for wounds, administer medications, and monitor vital signs.
  • Document actions and follow medical staff directions.
  • Perform additional nursing duties as necessary.

If you are passionate about providing quality healthcare and meet the requirements, apply now to be part of a team driven by passion for providing excellent care.