Licensed Practical Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and Disability insurance

Generous PTO

401k with company match

2-week orientation

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the evenings team at the Centre County Jail in Bellefonte, PA. Per diem shifts offer hands-on nursing care under RN supervision in a correctional health setting.

You will handle patient assessments, administer medications, maintain electronic medical records, and communicate with staff. The position includes a two-week orientation and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• LPN license in Pennsylvania required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow supervision.
• Experience in correctional health care a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care under supervision of an RN.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records and ensure security.
• Maintain records of controlled substances and narcotics.
• Record, retrieve, and file inmate/patient medical information.

Skills

LPN

Job description

Description

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is 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.

Available Shift:

Per diem

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

• 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