Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Vital Core Health Strategies – Hillsboro, Missouri, United States

Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility in Hillsboro, Missouri for Full‑Time employment.

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package? At VCHS we pride ourselves on retaining hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation of our staff’s hard work and dedication. We are people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality care within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act. The LPN is responsible for tasks, activities, and functions as delegated and may assign duties to others as defined in their state of practice act. The LPN provides monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, Medical Director, or other practitioner.

• Full‑Time

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active BLS 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.

• 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 the individual needs of the patient, focused on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
• Cares for wounds with 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.

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$34 – $35 per hour.