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VitalCore Health Strategies

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Smyrna, DE (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/14/2026

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What they do

A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.

$67,297 / year median in Delaware

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! 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 Day Shift & Full-Time/Part-Time Night Shift & PRN Licensed Practical Nurses at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, DE. We offer the following shift differential: Must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training. Weekday (Mon-Fri) Weekend (Sat/Sun) 3p-11pm 11p-730a Day Evening Nights $3.25 $4.75 $3.00 $3.50 $4.50 LICENSED

PRACTICAL NURSE

(LPN)

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Benefits applicable to

Full-Time Employees ONLY 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 At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, 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.

LICENSED 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 another practitioner.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

(LPN)

SCHEDULE

Day Shift Full-Time (must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training) Night Shift Full-Time/Part-Time (must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training) PRN (must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training) PRN staff required to work 2 shifts per month.

SHIFT DIFFERENATIALS OFFERED PRN

payrates differ from Full/Part Time Employees