Licensed Practical Nurse

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Floating holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Overtime pay

Shift differential

Sign-on bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the medical department at the Westmoreland County Prison in Greensburg, PA. The LPN will provide comprehensive nursing care under the supervision of an RN and support electronic medical records management.

This is a full-time role with rotating weekends. The position offers overtime pay, shift differential, weekend differential, a sign-on bonus, and an employee referral bonus, along with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state where the facility is located.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong patient assessment skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN.
• Maintain, update, and work with electronic medical records and ensure they are secure.
• Maintain accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Conduct sick calls for inmates/patients and provide treatment for illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director.
• Observe, report, and document 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.

Skills

LPN license

Fast-paced environment

multitask

Patient assessment

Communication

Clinical competency

Education

LPN/LVN diploma

Job description

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

This is a Full-Time position 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.

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, as well as 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

• Active LPN license in the state where the facility is located
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong patient assessment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrate clinical competency