Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

License Required

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

Schedule

• Part-Time Day Shift
• Part-Time Evening Shift

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

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).
• Affords assistance 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.
• Maintains monitoring of vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff.
• Documents actions in the MAR and medical records.
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned by facility.

About the Role

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Licensed Practical Nurses at Old Colony Correctional Center in Bridgewater, MA for Part-Time Day Shift (8 hrs/week) and Part-Time Evening Shift (8 hrs/week).

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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