Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse – South Mississippi Correctional Institute VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for a Licensed Practical Nurse at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, Mississippi. 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 Insurance 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 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 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. 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. The plans should speak to health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging. Administers medications to offenders. Provides 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 the facility. Minimum Requirements Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program. Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Mississippi. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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