Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is seeking qualified Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in a correctional setting on two shifts (3:00PM to 11:00PM and 11:00PM to 7:00AM).

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians with all in-house clinical duties;
• Performing emergency services as necessary;
• Dispensing medication as directed;
• Accounting for medication, supplies and equipment located in work area;
• Making appropriate entries into infirmary log;
• Conferring with other shifts regarding patients and other infirmary activities;
• Providing nursing services to clients through all phases of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program;
• Monitoring opioid withdrawal symptoms utilizing the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) and the Subjective Opiate Withdrawal Scales (SOWS).
• Performing Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol Scale (CIWAS) as needed;
• Provide individual and group health counseling to clients and families as needed;
• Closely coordinating with local pharmacies around MAT client medications;
• Maintain records and oversee program-specific treatment plans for each client;
• Other work duties as assigned by the Health Services Administrator or designee.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Current LPN license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
• Minimum of three (3) years of LPN experience preferred;
• Prior experience in a correctional or similar setting also preferred;
• Ability to participate in professional development activities both on and off-site;
• Work independently, as well as, and with other internal departments in a fast paced environment and execute close attention to detail;
• Strong written, communication, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills;
• Ability to complete multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner while maintaining comprehensive and cohesive records.

Qualifications

• Active valid driver’s license and the right to legally operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts;
• Pass a criminal background check.

Benefits

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Salary: Starting annual salary from $79,680.05 to $82,800.05 plus additional incentives, bonuses and employment benefits. Including a $1,500 sign on bonus .