Licensed Practical Nurse

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability options

Generous PTO

Sick and Safe Leave Accrual

Floating Holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time night shift at the Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis, MD. The nurse will provide comprehensive care under RN supervision and manage electronic medical records with strict confidentiality.

The role requires Maryland LPN licensure, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting, and experience in correctional health care is a plus. A 2-week orientation and on-the-job shadowing are included.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice nursing in Maryland
• Experience in correctional health care is a plus
• Ability to multi-task and assess patients per protocol

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision
• Maintain, update, and secure electronic medical records
• Record, supervise controlled substances and sharps per laws
• Conduct sick calls and treat illnesses/injuries per protocol
• Observe, report symptoms and participate in care planning
• Document information in inmate/patient medical records

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Patient assessment

EMR documentation

Education

Maryland LPN License

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work full-time in the medical department at the Jennifer Road Detention Center located in Annapolis, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN.

Available Positions

Full-Time Night Shift, 7:00pm to 7:30am & a rotation of every other weekend

Job Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is disseminated 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 calls for inmates/patients and providing treatment for illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director.
• Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmates/patients and participating 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, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision (Single and Family plans are both available)
• Life Insurance
• Disability options
• Generous PTO
• Sick and Safe Leave Accrual
• Floating Holidays
• 401k with match
• a tuition reimbursement program

Additional Compensation

In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential and Weekend Differential, Premium Holiday Pay, and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities..

• Overtime Pay
• Shift Differential
• Weekend Differential
• Premium Holiday Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities..

(Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)

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 Maryland
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to function under supervision
• Demonstrate clinical competency
• Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus