- VitalCore Health Strategies
- St Joseph County, IN
- 02-05-2024
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: St. Joseph, Michigan
Job Type: Full-Time, Day Shift
Job Description
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses for positions at Berrien County Jail. As an LPN, you will be responsible for delivering quality care within the scope of practice outlined by the local state nurse practice act. Your role includes tasks, activities, and functions delegated to you, as well as monitoring patients as directed by the healthcare leadership team.
Benefits
- 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 Bonus
Minimum Requirements
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program
- Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Michigan
- Possesses an active CPR certification
- Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice
- Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies
Essential Functions
- Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each patient
- Implements nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice
- Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans for patient health needs
- Cares for wounds, administers medications, and monitors vital signs
- Documents actions and medical records
- Other nursing duties as assigned by facility