Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Join the VitalCore Team in North Carolina! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses at Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina for Full-Time, Night Shift!! We offer the following shift differential:---2nd shift - (3p-11p) -$3---3rd shift - (11p-7a) - $4 ---Weekend - (Sat 12a - Mon,12a) - $4LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: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 DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive BonusDependent Care Flexible Spending Account LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE POSITION SUMMARYThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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. The LPN is responsible for tasks, activities and functions as delegated and may make assignment of duties to others as defined in their state of practice act. The LPN provides monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, or Medical Director or other practitioner. LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSGraduate 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.LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SCHEDULEFull-TimeNight ShiftShift Differential:2nd shift - (3p-11p) -$33rd shift - (11p-7a) - $4 Weekend - (Sat 12a - Mon,12a) - $4 LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUtilizes 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 practicesetting).Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient. The plans should speak to health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.Administers medicationsProvides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the HSA, DON, or Registered Nurse.Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staffDocuments actions and medical recordsOther 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. #INDMG #ZR Full-TimeNight ShiftShift Differential:---2nd shift - (3p-11p) -$3---3rd shift - (11p-7a) - $4 ---Weekend - (Sat 12a - Mon,12a) - $4Compensation details: 30-34 Hourly WagePI6dea772b4008-25660-34489858

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