Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a much respected facilityin Great Barrington, MA who is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses(LPN) to assist them at their facility on a full time basis.

Details of the position include:

Location: Great Barrington, MA

Duration: 13 weeks to start with likelihood of extension

Facility Type: Clinic

Openings: Day Shift, 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri

Pay - $47/hr local

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties andResponsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to review plan, implement and evaluate patient care

• Evaluates a patient’s health status, estimates the level of health risk and informs/provides s feedback to patients to motivate behavior change to reduce health risks

• Performs health screenings and makes appropriate referrals when indicated

• Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the Clinic policies and patient care outcome standards

• Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment

• Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education when appropriate

• Documents patient’s response to nursing and other interventions

• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment

• Knowledge of universal precautions

• Knowledge of protocols for adverse reactions, reporting of incidents and injuries

• Knowledge of Workers Compensation assessments and reporting if applicable

• Knowledge of Immunization and Vaccine schedules and safety

• Administers vaccines or any necessary medications per protocols

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  RequiredQualifications:

  MinimumRequirements:

• Current Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License in state where they are practicing

• One year experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinic setting preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may haveregarding the positions. Thank you!

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.