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, MADuration: 13 weeks to start with likelihood of extensionFacility Type: Correctional Facility Openings: Full time, eves (Mon-Fri and every other weekend required)No parking on site, but there is a garage close by that is $300/month. We can reimburse up to $200/month. LPN - $48/hr local & $2,200/week gross/week travel 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 settingQUALIFICATIONS: Required 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 Services781-657-1826 | adbatche@amergis.com 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.
