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VitalCore Health Strategies

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) VitalCore Health Strategies – El Paso County Jail, Colorado Springs, CO.

VitalCore Health Strategies provided pay range This range is provided by VitalCore Health Strategies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $34.25/hr - $37.00/hr

Join the VitalCore Team in Colorado! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit.

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an 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.

Benefits Package

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

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 Account

Schedule

Full Time

Day Shift

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.

Essential Functions

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 laws applicable in the practice setting.

Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient, addressing health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.

Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/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 MAR and medical records.

Performs other nursing duties as assigned by facility.

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.

Demonstrates satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies 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.

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