Correctional LPN: Impactful Night Shift Nurse

PrimeCare Medical Inc; Cambria Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability options

Generous PTO

Floating Holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical Inc. seeks dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at Cambria County Jail in Ebensburg, PA. You will provide comprehensive nursing care and work under supervision of an RN, with on-site orientation and shadowing for two weeks.

Responsibilities include nursing care, EMR management, and patient evaluation per protocol. Required PA licensure; correctional health care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to function under supervision
• Demonstrate clinical competency
• Experience in correctional health care delivery system (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care under supervision of an RN
• Maintain, update and work with electronic medical records and ensure they are secure
• Maintain accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics and sharps
• Conduct sick calls for inmates/patients and provide treatment for illnesses and injuries
• Observe, report and document symptoms, reactions and progress and participate in the care plan
• Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record

Skills

LPN license

Communication

multitask

Education

PA license

Job description

PrimeCare Medical Inc. seeks dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at Cambria County Jail in Ebensburg, PA. You will provide comprehensive nursing care and work under supervision of an RN, with on-site orientation and shadowing for two weeks.

Responsibilities include nursing care, EMR management, and patient evaluation per protocol. Required PA licensure; correctional health care experience is a plus.