Licensed Practical Nurse

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Bellefonte (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and Disability options

Generous PTO

401k with match

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to work evening per diem shifts in the Centre County Jall facility in Bellefonte, PA. The LPN will provide nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN.

Responsibilities include accurate medical documentation, recordkeeping for controlled substances, sick calls, and collaboration with the nursing team to implement care plans. Per diem night shifts and orientation are offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience in correctional health care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and document patient information.
• Maintain, update, and securely manage electronic medical records.
• Record, track and report controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps.
• Conduct sick calls and provide care per protocol under supervision of an RN.

Skills

LPN license

Pennsylvania license

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

We are looking for dedicated and hard‑working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work evenings in the medical department at the Centre County Jall in Bellefonte, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN.

Current openings: Per Diem night shift

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‑job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

BENEFITS

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and Disability options
• Generous PTO
• 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.

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

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Correctional nursing provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for nurses today. In correctional healthcare, nurses are provided the opportunity to apply their hands‑on assessment and clinical nursing skills on a day-to-day basis.

Correctional healthcare is similar to working in an emergency room or a clinic. Each day is both challenging and rewarding in Correctional Healthcare. Nurses are involved in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, nurse sick call, and chronic care clinics. Nurses will also provide assistance to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists.

PrimeCare Medical is dedicated to its employees. PrimeCare Medical will provide the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional environment.

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!