Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a respected facility in New Bedford, MA, currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for full-time positions.

Position Details:

• Location: New Bedford, MA

• Duration: 13 weeks to start, with the likelihood of extension

• Facility Type: Correctional Facility

• Shifts: Mon-Fri and every other weekend, 10:45 PM - 11:15 PM

• Pay: $48/hr local, $2,150 gross/week travel

  Position Description:

• 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 care

• 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

  Qualifications:

• Current Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices

• Minimum of one year of correctional health care experience preferred

• Current CPR certification 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 regarding the positions.

Adam Batchelor

Amergis Healthcare Services

Recruiter, Government Services

781-657-1826 | 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.