Licensed Practical Nurse

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Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Full‑Time (Nights) Licensed Practical Nurse at Souza‑Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, MA.

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

At Vital Core we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation for hard work and dedication.

• 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
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

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

• Full‑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.
• Successful 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, complying with all applicable laws.
• Assists in developing and implementing teaching plans based on individual patient needs, focusing on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
• Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
• Administers medications to offenders.
• Provides 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.
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned by facility.

Vital Core Health Strategies is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees have an opportunity to contribute and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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Compensation: $43–48 per hour.