Licensed Practical Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•New Castle, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Lawrence County Correctional Facility in New Castle, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN. Now offering a $5,000.00 sign on bonus for full time!! Current openings: Full time mix of day and evening shifts, or part time shift lengths available- all 8's, two 12's and two 8s JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel. In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse will also maintain, update and work with electronic medical records and ensure that they are secure. Other responsibilities will include: Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Medical Director Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmates/patients and participate in the formulation of the plan of care Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record This position provides a 2 week orientation period where you will be training on-the-job and shadowing with the nursing staff. BENEFITS: PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, and a 401k with match. Requirements The Licensed Practical Nurse is a fast paced position and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located. Other requirements for the Licensed Practical Nurse include: Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania Ability to communicate effectively Ability to function under supervision Demonstrate clinical competency

Requirements

Ability to multi-task
Good grasp of patient assessment skills
Licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located
Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to function under supervision
Demonstrate clinical competency

Nice To Haves

Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive nursing care
Ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel
Maintaining, update and work with electronic medical records and ensure that they are secure
Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Medical Director
Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmates/patients and participate in the formulation of the plan of care
Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record