Licensed Practical Nurse - Ayer Massachusetts

Company: Medcentrek LLC
Location: Ayer, Massachusetts
Posted On: 04/25/2024

Medcentrek is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens, located in Ayer, Massachusetts. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Federal Medical Center (FMC) 42 Patton Road Ayer, Massachusetts 01432 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The LPN shall possess the necessary skills, abilities, and credentials to perform, professional services of a Licensed Practical Nurse. All below listed information shall be provided prior to being accepted for work at FMC Devens. The LPN assigned to FMC Devens by the Contractor must possess the following qualifications: --- 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 in accordance with the American Heart Association and provide a copy of his/her certification. --- Must have experience with medical equipment. --- Documentation of medication administration competency. DECRIPTION AND DUTIES: The LPN will provide LPN Services for those inmate patients referred to them by the Health Services Department at FMC Devens. The LPN must have the ability to work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural, regional, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. The Contractor 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 Contractor(s) shall be responsible for, but not limited to the following: --- The Contractor shall be responsible for providing verification of credentials, and all necessary documentation for full credentials. --- Provides assistance to 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; --- 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 a RN; --- Secures specimens for laboratory analysis (i.e. urine, stool, sputum, etc.), labels specimens and transports them to the lab; --- Assists with postmortem care; --- Restock supplies; --- Documents actions in the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR); --- 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. --- Triage screening of inmates --- Performing veni-punctures on occasion --- Assisting BOP staff with care of inpatient mental health inmates --- Clerical duties, to include providing a documented report upon completion of the session through written and/or electronic documentation in the inmate's medical records. --- Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff. --- Establish diagnostic impressions and requests appropriate diagnostic tests (e.g. laboratory, x-ray, visual acuity, and electrocardiogram) and ability to interpret results. --- Document all clinical encounters using 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, records findings, and makes 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 call. --- 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 has 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 Contractor has sole responsibility and discretion for choosing and implementing the manner and method of performing tasks outlined in this Statement of Work (provided all requirements are met in accordance with the policies described below). Contractor 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); WORK SCHEDULE: LPNs will work 40 sessions per week. One (1) session is defined as one hour. Partial sessions are not authorized. The LPN will work eight (1) hour sessions per day, 5 days per week. Work hours will be at a time mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and the Director of Nursing or their designees. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. Hours will be on all shifts and include some weekend coverage. The Contractor shall not exceed an estimated 40 hours per week. Schedules will generally be posted 14 days in advance. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $31 - $35 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No More...

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