Corrections LPN - Boston, United States - Amergis

Description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a much respected facility in Boston, MA who are currently seeking LPNs to assist them on a contractual basis.

Details of the position include:

Title:
Corrections LPN


Location:
Boston, MA


Openings:
All shifts available

All openings are Mon-Fri and E/O weekend

Salary:
Gross $1,880/week for local candidates and $2,100/week for travelers


POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, treat and evaluate the patient/inmate

Integrates and implements referrals of inmates to the staff physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, mental health professional

Looks for signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition and reports to RN and/or physician

Collaborates with RN regarding the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions

Documents patient's response to nursing and other interventions

Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment

Participates in infection control activities as directed by Infection Control Coordinator and/or nursing supervisor

Participates in the orientation and continuing education of staff as applicable

Participates in the Health Quality Improvement Program as applicable

Adheres to all facility policy and procedure


QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of one year experience in Corrections 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)

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

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

Adam Batchelor | Amergis Healthcare Services

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Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.

We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school.

Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.