Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for the MCI-Framingham facility in Framingham, MA. This role covers part-time and full-time shifts within a correctional health care setting, offering competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The LPN delivers patient care within the scope of practice, monitors patients, administers medications, and collaborates with a health team. A current MA LPN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• 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 state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each patient.
• Implements nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice.
• Assists in developing and implementing teaching plans for health promotion, maintenance and restoration.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Provides care for multiple patients as directed by licensed medical staff.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to the medical team.
• Documents actions in MAR and medical records.
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned.

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 for Full-Time and Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurses at MCI-Framingham in Framingham, 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:

• 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 DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive BonusDependent 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

Part-Time Full-TimeEvening ShiftNight 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 practicesetting).
• 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.

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