Licensed Practical Nurse

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

Generous PTO

Floating Holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Overtime pay

Shift differential

Weekend differential

Sign-on bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for full-time work in the Butler County Prison in Butler, PA. You will deliver nursing care under the supervision of an RN and help maintain secure medical records in a correctional setting.

The role includes responsibilities such as sick calls, treatment per protocol, and documenting patient progress. Benefits include a $7,500 sign-on bonus, tuition reimbursement, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice nursing in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision.
• Maintain and secure electronic medical records.
• Record and manage controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps per laws.
• Conduct sick calls and provide treatment per protocol.
• Document symptoms, progress, and plan of care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in PA

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Description

$7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME - INCREASED PAY RATES - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM - GENEROUS PTO

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work full-time in the medical department at the Butler County Prison located in Butler, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN.

Available Shifts:

• Full-Time Second Shift (2 pm to 10:30 pm with rotating weekends)
• Part-Time Swing Shift (6 am to 2:30 pm and 2 pm to 10:30 pm biweekly shifts, with rotating weekends)
• Part-Time Second Shift (2 pm to 10:30 pm with rotating weekends)

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).
• Life Insurance and Disability options
• Generous PTO
• Floating Holidays
• 401k with match
• a tuition reimbursement program.

In addition to the hourly pay rate PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential, Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, and Sign-on Bonus and 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 Pennsylvania
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to function under supervision
• Demonstrate clinical competency
• Experience in a 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!