Corrections LPN - Boston, MA

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a much respected facility in Boston MA who is currently seeking an LPN to assist them at their facility on a full time basis.  

Details of the position include:

• Location: Boston, MA
• Duration: 13 weeks to start with likelihood of extension
• Facility Type: Correctional Facility
• Openings: Full time, day/eve doubles (must have weekend availability)
• Pay – $48/hr local and $2,200 gross/week travel 

*No parking on site, but there is a garage close by that is $300/month. We can reimburse up to $200/month. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

• General nursing duties. Med passing, triage, and risk assessment.
• Assists physicians with medical treatments -Administers prescribed medication
• Applies surgical dressings & bandages
• Provides emergency first aid care
• Checks & records vital signs -Obtains specimens from inmate patients for diagnostic testing
• Reports reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition
• Provides inmate patient education and/or discharge planning
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Promotes a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Current  Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
• Minimum of one year of correctional health care experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice                 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• WILL CONSIDER A NEW GRAD

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the positions. Thank you!

Adam Batchelor | Amergis Healthcare Services 

Recruiter| Government Services

781-657-1826 | adbatche@amergis.com