Join the VitalCore Team in OHIO! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit!VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for MAT Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) at Summit County Jail in Akron, Ohio for Full Time!!!!
MAT LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE POSITION SUMMARY
The Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing treatment for substance use disorders in a correctional environment. The LPN works closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to administer medications, monitor patient progress, and support recovery efforts in compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations. This role is essential in ensuring safe medication delivery, maintaining accurate documentation, and promoting a supportive treatment environment.
MAT LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 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
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending 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
MAT 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.
MAT LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SCHEDULE
MAT 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
- Provides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the HSA, DON, or Registered Nurse.
- Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff
- Documents actions 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, MAT
