We have an opening for Licensed Practical Nurse III for the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens, located in Ayer, Massachusetts.
Qualification

• 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

Responsibilities

• ​​​​​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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