LPN CARE COORDINATOR
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Join the VitalCore Team in Colorado! We're people fueled by
passion, not by profit!VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an
industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for
Licensed Practical Nurses at El Paso County Jail in Colorado
Springs, Colorado for Full-Time, Day and Night Shift!!! (We offer
$5 Night Shift Differential).Looking for a rewarding career with
competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits
package?At 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 Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans
Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountLICENSED PRACTICAL
NURSE (LPN) SCHEDULE:
- Full Time
- Day Shift
- Night Shift
- PRN
- ($5 shift differential)LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) POSITION
SUMMARY:The 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) ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
- Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each
individual patient.
- Implements nursing care within the LPNs 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.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.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: LPN, Licensed
Practical Nurse, Correctional Facility, Nurse #INDCO Full TimeDay
Shift Night Shift($5 night shift differential!!)Compensation
details: 29-33 Hourly WagePIc0f8066be04c-31181-35615086
Keywords: VitalCore Health Strategies, Pueblo , LPN CARE COORDINATOR, Healthcare , Colorado Springs, Colorado
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