Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

About this position

Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a full‑time night Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the City of Alexandria Jail in Alexandria, VA.

We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit. Join the Vital Core Team in Virginia where we retain compassionate, ethical individuals committed to providing quality services in a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation.

Competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package are among the rewards for this role.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality care consistent with 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 delegated by the HSA, DON, RN, Medical Director, or other practitioner, and may make the assignment of duties to others as defined in the state of practice act.

The LPN provides monitoring of patients as directed.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

SCHEDULE:

• Night shift

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate 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 (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, including compliance with all applicable laws.
• Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on individual patient needs, focusing on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
• Cares for wounds by appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Provides care for 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.
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.

$40 - $41 Hourly Wage

Vital Core Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees can participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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