Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is an industry leader in correctional health care. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality care consistent with the scope of practice outlined by the Wisconsin nurse practice act. The LPN is responsible for tasks, activities, and functions as delegated and may assign duties to others as defined in the state practice act. The LPN provides patient monitoring as directed by the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Director of Nursing (DON), Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Director, or other practitioner.

Responsibilities

• 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, addressing health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning, dressing, and 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 Medication Administration Record (MAR) and medical records.
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Current, active Practical Nurse license in Wisconsin.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin laws and regulations governing LPN practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies as assigned.

Benefits

• Holiday pay for 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, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401(k) with plan matching
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Annual incentive bonus
• Dependent care flexible spending account

Schedule

Full-time day shift, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.