Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Overview

Join the Vital Core Team in South Carolina! We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina for Part Time
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Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At Vital Core we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking, compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience firsthand how Vital Core Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality care 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 and activities 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 Days
  • 6 am – 6 pm
  • 3x12 hour shifts
  • Rotating Weekends
• Part Time Days
  • 6 am – 6 pm
  • 2x12 hour shifts
  • Rotating Weekends

• 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.

• 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 applicable laws in the practice setting.
• Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on patient needs, focusing 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.
• Other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

Vital Core Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is 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.

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