Licensed Practical Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Shirley, MA, is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for MCI-Shirley. We offer part-time and full-time roles with day, evening, and night shifts, competitive wages, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The LPN delivers nursing care within the scope of practice, administers medications, and monitors patients under the direction of medical leadership. Requirements include LPN graduation, current licensure, CPR, and knowledge of state regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an LPN program.
• Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of employment.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state laws governing practice.
• Completion of annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet health needs of patients.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to medical staff.
• Documents actions in MAR and medical records.
• Assists in teaching plans for health promotion and restoration.
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN designation

CPR certification

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program graduation

Active LPN license

Job description

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

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings forFull-Time and Part-TimeLicensed Practical Nurses at MCI-Shirley (MCI-S), in Shirley MA.

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.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO (for eligible positions):

• 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
• 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 NURSEPOSITION 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

• Part-Time
• Day Shift
• Evening Shift
• Night Shift
• Full-Time
• Evening Shift
• Night Shift

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS

• 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 NURSEESSENTIAL 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.