Per Diem LPN: Corrections Health Care & Triage

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheriff\'s Dept Barnstable is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (per diem) to provide professional nursing care and initial health assessments for inmates at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility. The role works under established standards and security procedures and serves as a health information resource for staff.

The LPN will administer medications, perform nursing treatments, triage sick calls, document care, and coordinate with medical providers to ensure timely care.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts LPN licensure required.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum two years' experience as an LPN required.
• Minimum one year of experience in a correctional facility and/or substance abuse or detox nursing preferred.
• Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Responsibilities

• Distributes medications per providers' orders and nursing standards.
• Provides nursing treatments per providers' orders and nursing standards.
• Completes nursing documentation per facility and nursing standards.
• Routinely performs Nursing Sick Call - triaging inmate requests for medical attention.
• Performs nursing assessments and referrals to medical provider as needed.
• Assists and collaborates with the medical provider regarding sick call and patient care.
• Communicates with Health Services Director and Shift Commanders to ensure medical conditions are treated.
• Coordinates inmate appointments with medical staff and providers.
• Provides emergency medical care within nursing scope to inmates and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality and accuracy of inmate medical records.
• Assists in ordering/receiving medications and communicates stock needs.
• Coordinates special medical diets with provider and food service staff.
• Develops and modifies nursing care plans under RN supervision.
• Delivers health education to inmates in group or individual settings.

Education

LPN licensure - MA BRN

CPR certification

Job description

Sheriff\'s Dept Barnstable is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (per diem) to provide professional nursing care and initial health assessments for inmates at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility. The role works under established standards and security procedures and serves as a health information resource for staff.

The LPN will administer medications, perform nursing treatments, triage sick calls, document care, and coordinate with medical providers to ensure timely care.