Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Winfield, Kansas
Posted Aug 18
- Shift
- 12-hour days
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Kansas is $34/hr, across 129 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Join the VitalCore Team in Kansas! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit!
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurses at Winfield Correctional Facility in Winfield, Kansas!
Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical 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.
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Licensed practical nurse benefits package to include but not limited to
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
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 schedule
Full-Time
- 12 Hour Shifts
Days Nights
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 BLS 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: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Facility, Nurse, healthcare, correctional nurse, nursing #INDKS
Full-Time Days or Nights (12 Hour Shifts)
Sourced from VitalCore Health Strategies’ careers page.
Requirements
- LPN license in state of employment
Benefits highlights
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
Place
- City
- Winfield, Kansas
- Median rent
- $786/mo
- Local household income
- $56,656/yr
- State price level
- 10% below the national average
- Address
- Winfield, KS, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Kansas index 90.1, where 100 is the national average.
Winfield is a small south-central Kansas town along the Walnut River, known for its annual Walnut Valley Festival and quiet rural character. With a compact downtown and open countryside, it offers a slower pace for nurses who prefer close-knit community life.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is a specialty healthcare organization focused exclusively on correctional healthcare, providing medical, behavioral, and preventive care services to incarcerated populations across multiple states. Headquartered with operations spanning Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan, and other states, VCHS partners with…
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