Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VitalCore Health Strategies • Gardner, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurses at North Central Correctional Institute in Gardner, MA. We are 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality care consistent with the scope of practice for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
• Performs tasks, activities, and functions as delegated and may assign duties to others as defined by the state practice act.
• Provides monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, or Medical Director or other practitioner.
• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.
• Implements nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice, including compliance with all applicable laws.
• Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on individual patient needs, addressing health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Provides care for 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.
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned by the facility.

Benefits

• 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
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree