Licensed Practical Nurse Job Lancaster area,Massachusetts USA,Nursing

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

Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Full-Time (Evening and Night Shifts) and Part-Time (Day and Night Shifts) Licensed Practical Nurse at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, MA.

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At Vital Core 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 Vital Core 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 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

Full-Time

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 and reports changes to appropriate medical staff.

Documents actions in the MAR and medical records.

Other nursing duties as assigned by facility.

Vital Core 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.

Compensation details: 43-48 Hourly Wage

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