Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS) –
Old Colony Correctional Center
, Bridgewater, MA

Join the Vital Core Team in Massachusetts! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit! Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Licensed Practical Nurses at the Old Colony Correctional Center in Bridgewater, MA for Part‑Time Day Shift, Part‑Time Evening Shift and Part‑Time Night Shift.

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

Vital Core prides itself on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first‑hand how Vital Core Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

• Holiday Pay:
  New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401(k) & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality care that is consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. The LPN is responsible for tasks, activities and functions as delegated and may make assignment of duties to others as defined in their state of practice act. The LPN provides monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, or Medical Director or other practitioner.

• Part‑Time Day Shift
• Part‑Time Evening Shift
• Part‑Time Night Shift

• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.

• Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.
• Implements nursing care within the LPN’s scope of practice (includes compliance with all applicable laws).
• Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient (health promotion, maintenance, restoration).
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Provides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the Medical Director, DON, or Registered Nurse.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff.
• Documents actions in the MAR and medical records.
• Other nursing duties as assigned by facility.

Vital Core Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.