- VitalCore Health Strategies
- New Mexico
- 02-06-2024
This job is no longer available
Job Description
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at VitalCore Health Strategies offers a fulfilling career opportunity in the healthcare industry. As part of our dedicated team, you will be responsible for delivering quality care within the scope of practice as outlined by local state nurse practice acts for LPNs. This Full-Time role is based at the Otero County Detention Center in Alamogordo, NM, working day shifts.
Responsibilities
- Utilize a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.
- Implement nursing care within the LPN's scope of practice, including compliance with all applicable laws.
- Assist in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient, covering health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
- Care for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
- Administer medications to offenders.
- Provide for the care of multiple patients as directed by the Medical Director, Director of Nursing (DON), or Registered Nurse.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to appropriate medical staff.
- Document actions in the medication administration record (MAR) and medical records.
- Perform other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
- Possess an active CPR certification.
- Remain knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
- Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.
- Acute care experience preferred at State Farm Correctional Center, Greensville Correctional Center, and Deerfield Correctional Center.
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, and Vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability coverage.
- Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance options.
- Employee Assistance Program, Discount Center, 401K & Plan Matching, and PTO.
- Annual Incentive Bonus and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.