Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Vitalcore Health Strategies
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 6, 2025
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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 Shift/Night!!!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
DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort
Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet
InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan
MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive BonusDependent Care Flexible Spending
AccountLICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) SCHEDULE:Full TimeDay
ShiftLICENSED 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 practicesetting).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 #INDCOFull TimeDay
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