Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a respected facility in New Bedford, MA, currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for full-time positions.nnPosition Details:nnLocation: New Bedford, MAnnDuration: 13 or 26 weeks to start, with the likelihood of extensionnnFacility Type: Correctional FacilitynnShifts: Mon-Fri and every other weekend, 10:45 PM - 11:15 PMnnPay: $48/hr local, $2,150 gross/week travelnnPosition Description:nnGeneral nursing duties, including medication administration, triage, and risk assessmentnnAssisting physicians with medical treatmentsnnAdministering prescribed medicationnnApplying surgical dressings and bandagesnnProviding emergency first aid carennChecking and recording vital signsnnObtaining specimens from inmate patients for diagnostic testingnnReporting reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in inmates’ emotional or physical conditionnnProviding inmate patient education and/or discharge planningnnRecording all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely mannernnPromoting a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated professionally, ethically, and tactfullynnPerforming other position-related duties as assignednnQualifications:nnCurrent Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practicesnnMinimum of one year of correctional health care experience preferrednnCurrent CPR certification if applicablennTB Questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicablennCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)nnWill consider a new gradnnPlease feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the positions.nnAdam BatchelornnAmergis Healthcare ServicesnnRecruiter, Government Servicesnn781-657-1826 | Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:nnCompetitive pay & weekly paychecksnnHealth, dental, vision, and life insurancenn401(k) savings plannnAwards and recognition programsnn*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.nnAbout AmergisnnAmergis, 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.nnAmergis 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.