Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Join the VitalCore Team in Tennessee!! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Davidson County Downtown Detention Center in Nashville, TN. 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 Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center, 401K & Plan Matching, PTO, Annual Incentive Bonus Position Summary The 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 allocate 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. 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. Assist in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient. 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 facility. Minimum Requirements Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program. Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment. Possess an active CPR certification. Remain knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice. Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role. Schedule Full-Time Day & Nights PRN 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr VitalCore Health Strategies