Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: October 21, 2024
Job Description:
Start a New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in
Correctional Health Care, has openings for Full Time and PRN
Licensed Practical Nurses at Charleston County Adult Sheriff Al
Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina!
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
- Week nights $5.50/hr
- Weekend nights $6.50/hrAt VitalCore we pride ourselves on
retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who
are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and
experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a
positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation
of the hard work and dedication of our staff.LICENSED PRACTICAL
NURSE (LPN) 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
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Animal/Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K
- PTO
- Annual Incentive BonusLICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) 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 (LPN) SCHEDULE
- Full Time
- Days 6 am-6pm
- Nights 6 pm-6am
- 3x12 hour shifts, rotating weekends
- Part Time
- PRNLICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in South Carolina.
- 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 (LPN) 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 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
We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.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. Keywords: Licensed Practical
Nurse, LPN, Correctional Healthcare, Nurse#INDSC
Full-Time Days and Nights
Shift Differential:
Week Nights: $5.50
Weekend Day: $1.50
Weekend Night: $6.50
PRN Days and Nights
Compensation details: 34-34 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: VitalCore Health Strategies, Summerville , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , North Charleston, South Carolina
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