- The Candidate shall possess the necessary skills, abilities, and credentials to perform, the professional services of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Possess and maintain a valid and current unrestricted Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the United States.
- Minimum of 1-year recent experience in acute care, ambulatory care, or psychiatric care facility as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Experience in corrections preferred, but not
required. - Certified in Health Care Provider/Basic Life Support per the American Heart Association and provide a copy of his/her certification.
- Must have experience with medical equipment.
- Documentation of medication administration competency.
- Medical malpractice insurance is a must
- The Candidate will provide LPN Services for those inmate patients referred to them by the Health Services Department at
FMC Devens. - The Candidate must have the ability to work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural, regional, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. The Candidate will coordinate activities and work closely with the Clinical Director, Medical Officer, and Mid-Level Practitioners of the institution in the treatment of inmate patients.
The Candidate(s) shall be responsible for, but not limited to the following: - The Candidate shall be responsible for providing verification of credentials, and all necessary documentation for full credentials.
- Assists the RN with respiratory care (coughing, deep breathing, etc.) as well as intake and output measuring/ documentation, patient vital signs and other patient care or procedures not requiring the knowledge or experience of an RN;
- Secures specimens for laboratory analysis (i.e. urine, stool, sputum, etc.), labels specimens, and transports them to the lab
- Assists with postmortem care;
- Assists the Registered Nurse (RN) in performing patient care activities with General Population and/or Mental Health inmates;
- Assists with admissions and discharges from the unit;
- Bedside care and assisting patients with activities of daily living;
- Assists with toileting, incontinence care, showering and dressing;
- Safely transfers/transports patients in wheelchairs or on gurneys;
- Assists with ambulation, turning, and positioning of patients;
- Restock supplies;
- Documents actions in the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR);
- Triage screening of inmates
- Performing veni-punctures on occasion
- Assisting BOP staff with the care of inpatient mental health inmates
- Clerical duties, including providing a documented report upon completion of the session through written and/or electronic documentation in the inmate's medical records.
- Responsible for all other duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor.
- Assisting the physician or mid-level provider with procedures.
- Provision of ambulatory nursing care, evaluations, and treatments.
- Administration of medications to include pill/insulin line as directed by the physician.
- Provide direct patient care services per legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff.
- Establish diagnostic impressions and request appropriate diagnostic tests (e.g. laboratory, x-ray, visual acuity, and electrocardiogram) and ability to interpret results.
- Document all clinical encounters using the Bureau of Prisons Electronic Medical Record.
- Review all ordered tests and procedures within 24 hours of receiving results or the next business day.
- Administer medication as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly.
- Secure a health and developmental history from the patient, record findings, and make critical evaluations. Provide current entries for maintenance of medical records.
- Provide a wide range of emergency services including primary care for trauma and lifesaving procedures.
- Serve as the primary provider for routine requests for evaluation of new complaints, for routine recurring visits for chronic illness, and emergencies when clinically indicated.
- Manages the daily operation of the clinic and conducts daily sick calls.
- Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems, i.e., hypertension, diabetes, and asthma.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Initiate emergency care as needed according to community standards.
- Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries.
- Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment.
- Knowledge of mental health disorders and the ability to screen for gross mood changes.
- Perform duties as required, but accept only those assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and Licensure laws. Services rendered shall be professional in nature, and consistent with community standards of care.
- The candidate shall adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations during the performance of duties. Specifically written for
adherence are the following policies:
(1) Federal Bureau of Prisons Health Services Program Statements and Operation Memorandums;
(2) American Correctional Association Standards (ACA); -
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Description
We have an opening for Licensed Practical Nurse III for the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens, located in Ayer, Massachusetts.
Qualification
ABD affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, ADB adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.
ADB's commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.
Applicants may be required to complete online test(s) to determine qualification for positions requiring specific skills.
