Licensed Practical Nurse
You'll care for multiple patients at once, as directed by the Medical Director, DON or RN.
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour
- Unit and setting
- Dodge County Jail, Juneau · Correctional Correctional Health Carecorrectional health care patients
- License
- LPN license Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.Current practical nurse license in the state of employment
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current practical nurse license in the state of employment Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
- Certification
- Active CPR certification Possesses an active CPR certification.
- Education
- Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nursing program Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of state laws governing practice Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
- Also asks
- Passes initial and annual clinical competencies Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.
What it pays
- Night differential
- *We offer an extra $2/hour shift differential for night shift!* *We offer an extra $2/hour shift differential for night shift!*
- Extra pay
- $2/hour extra for night shift We offer an extra $2/hour shift differential for night shift!Working night shift
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid holidays on nine listed holidaysHoliday 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
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision insuranceMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
- BenefitsShort-term and long-term disabilityShort Term/Long Term Disability
- BenefitsIdentity theft protectionIdentity Theft Protection
- BenefitsAnimal/pet insuranceAnimal/Pet Insurance
More benefits (16)
- BenefitsEmployee assistance program and discount centerEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- BenefitsAnnual incentive bonusAnnual Incentive Bonus
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- 401K
- PTO
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- multiple patients at once Provides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the Medical Director, DON, or Registered Nurse.
- Day to day
- medication administration to offenders Administers medications to offenders.
- Day to day
- wound cleaning, dressing and bandaging Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
- Day to day
- vital signs checks, reporting changes to medical staff Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff.
- Day to day
- patient teaching plans Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient.
- Hours stated
- Day Shift 6am-6pm Night Shift 6pm-6am
The workplace
- Address
- 216 W. Center Street, Juneau, WI, 53039
Workplace: Dodge County Jail.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Join the VitalCore Team in Wisconsin! We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Dodge County Jail in Juneau, Wisconsin!
Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages?
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking 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.
*We offer an extra $2/hour
- shift differential for night shift!*
Licensed practical nurse 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 Insurance Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Animal/Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K PTO Annual Incentive Bonus
Licensed practical nurse 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 shift schedule
- PRN
- Day Shift
- 6am-6pm
- Night Shift
- 6pm-6am
Licensed practical nurse 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.
Licensed practical nurse 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. (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
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: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Correctional Healthcare, Nurse, nursing, corrections, Dodge County, Juneau, WI, Wisconsin, day shift, night shift, PRN
What's around it?
Juneau, WI
Living costs about 6% below the US average