Licensed Practical Nurse FT Nights

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Boscawen (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the Merrimack County Department of Corrections in Boscawen, NH. You will provide comprehensive nursing care under supervision of an RN, across day, night, and part-time shifts.

The role requires NH LPN licensure, strong patient assessment skills, and the ability to work in a correctional health setting. On-site orientation and on-the-job training are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an LPN in NH.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong patient assessment and clinical competency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care under supervision of an RN.
• Maintain, update, and securely manage electronic medical records.

Skills

LPN license

Multi-tasking

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

LPN license NH

Job description

Description

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Per Diem (PRN)

DAY SHIFT: Full-time RN/LPN (four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts)

Part-time RN/LPN (two 12-hour shifts)

NIGHTS: Full-time RN/LPN (three 12-hour shifts)

Part-time RN/LPN (two 12-hour shifts)

We are looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Merrimack County Department of Corrections located in Boscawen, NH. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN.

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, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Additional Compensation:

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

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 New Hampshire
• Ability to communicate effectivelyAbility 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!