The LPN contractors will provide LPN Services for those inmate patients referred to them by the Health Services Department at FMC Devens. The contractors must have the ability to work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural, regional, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
The LPN contractors 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 LPN contractors shall be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

The LPN contractors 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 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;

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

Perform venipunctures on occasion

Assist 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 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, 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, and consistent

with community standards of care.

The LPN contractors 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);
Active Massachusetts LP License or Compact License Long-term contract assignments (1-4 years)
Job Type: Contract Medical-Surgical Physical setting:
Corrections Standard shift: Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekend Shifts Available
Government Holidays
Pay Overtime
Weekly Schedule
Bi-Weekly Pay Schedule
Experience: Candidates must have at least (2-3 years) in Correctional Nursing
2-3 years Med-Surg
Work Location: On Site
Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References
Contact Name: Thomasina Singleton | Contact Email: thomasina,singleton@whitecoathealthcarestaffing.com | Contact Phone: 240-281-3497