Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Sherrif's Dept Middlesex
Location: Billerica
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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privacy rights will be protected. The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office
(MSO) is seeking qualified Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work
in a correctional setting on the 3\:00PM to 11\:00PM and the
11\:00PM to 7\:00AM shifts. The MSO provides 24-hour care to
inmates and detainees at Middlesex Jail & House of Correction in
Billerica, MA. Applicants must be able to work on any shift
(7\:00AM-3\:00PM; 3\:00PM-11\:00PM; and 11\:00PM-7\:00AM when
necessary) and on weekends and holidays. The position is under the
direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA) or
designee in the MSO Health Services Unit (HSU) and is classified
within a collective bargaining agreement. Additional
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assisting physicians with all in-house clinical duties; Performing
emergency services as necessary; Dispensing medication as directed;
Accounting for medication, supplies and equipment located in work
area; Making appropriate entries into infirmary log; Conferring
with other shifts regarding patients and other infirmary
activities; Providing nursing services to clients through all
phases of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program; Monitoring
opioid withdrawal symptoms utilizing the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal
Scale (COWS) and the Subjective Opiate Withdrawal Scales (SOWS).
Performing Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol
Scale (CIWAS) as needed; Provide individual and group health
counseling to clients and families as needed; Closely coordinating
with local pharmacies around MAT client medications; Maintaining
records and overseeing program-specific treatment plans for each
client; Other work duties as assigned by the Health Services
Administrator or designee. The individual selected for the position
of Licensed Practical Nurse must have the ability to exercise good
judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. The individual
selected shall also be cognizant of the confidential and sensitive
nature of working in a law enforcement agency and must comply with
all institutional rules regarding safety and security. Working
Conditions: Based in a correctional facility 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week; Must be able to work on varied shifts (7\:00AM-3\:00PM;
3\:00PM-11\:00PM; and 11\:00PM-7\:00AM when necessary), weekends,
nights, holidays and subject to being forced to work over 8 hours
depending on operational needs within the MSO HSU; The applicant
may be required to\: interact with people who are under physical
and/or emotional stress; stand and walk for prolonged periods of
time; lift and carry heavy objects; restrain inmates/detainees in
accordance with policy; work under exposure to adverse weather
conditions. Qualifications: Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree
preferred; Current LPN license issued by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts; Minimum of three (3) years of LPN experience
preferred; Prior experience in a correctional or similar setting
also preferred; Ability to participate in professional development
activities both on and off-site; Work independently, as well as,
and with other internal departments in a fast paced environment and
execute close attention to detail; Strong written, communication,
organizational, analytical, problem-solving and time-management
skills; Ability to complete multiple projects in a timely and
accurate manner while maintaining comprehensive and cohesive
records. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be
required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United
States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification form upon hire. Must have an active valid driver’s
license and the right to legally operate a motor vehicle in
Massachusetts and pass a criminal background check. Salary:
Starting annual salary from $70,825.67 plus additional benefits
included per the collective bargaining agreement. Interested
candidates can review this job posting at www.middlesexsheriff.org
and may submit a cover letter and resume via email to
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