Licensed Practical Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; South Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Massachusetts Treatment Center in Bridgewater, MA. This part-time position offers day, evening, and night shifts with a total of 24 hours per week, plus a 8-hour shift option and a 24-hour shift option.

You will administer medications, monitor patients, and support care planning in a correctional health setting. The role requires an active LPN license, graduation from a LPN program, CPR certification, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.
• Implements nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice.
• Assists in developing and implementing teaching plans for health promotion and restoration of health.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to medical staff.
• Documents actions in MAR and medical records.

Skills

LPN licensure

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Part Time Technical Massachusetts Treatment Center, Bridgewater, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 13176

Salary Range: $38.00 To $43.00 Hourly

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health, has an opening for Part-Time (8 hours/week) Day Shift, Part-Time (24 hours/week) Evening Shift and Part-Time (24 hours/week) Night Shift LPN at Massachusetts Treatment Center (MTC) in Bridgewater, MA!

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, 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
• 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
• 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

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 & 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.