What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections LPN - Billerica, MA position at Amergis Healthcare Staffing?
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a respected correctional facility in Billerica, MA, currently seeking LPNs for full-time positions. (Corrections or Psych Experience Required)
Position Details
Amergis Healthcare Services
Recruiter, Government Services
781-400-8283 | tydarosa@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:
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.
Position Details
- Location: Billerica, MA
- Duration: 6 months to start, with the likelihood of an extension
- Facility Type: Correctional Facility
- Shifts: Tues-Sat, 11P-7A
- Pay: $48/hr local, $2,050 gross/week travel
- Start Date: May 12th
- General nursing duties, including medication administration, triage, and risk assessment
- Assisting physicians with medical treatments
- Administering prescribed medication
- Applying surgical dressings and bandages
- Providing emergency first aid
- Checking and recording vital signs
- Obtaining specimens from inmate patients for diagnostic testing
- Reporting reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in inmates’ emotional or physical condition
- Providing inmate patient education and/or discharge planning
- Recording all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner
- Promoting a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated professionally, ethically, and tactfully
- Performing other position-related duties as assigned
- Current Massachusetts Nurse License or proof of application
- Minimum of one year of correctional health care or psych experience required
- Current CPR certification if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the positions.
Amergis Healthcare Services
Recruiter, Government Services
781-400-8283 | tydarosa@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.
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.
Salary : $48
