Licensed Practical Nurse

Personalcare-Registered-Professional-Nursing; Jamesville (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

401k with match

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work part-time day or evening shifts at the Onondaga County Correctional Facility in Jamesville, NY. You will deliver comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision and maintain electronic medical records with strict privacy.

Requirements include a valid New York LPN license and strong communication. Shifts include Day 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and Evening 3:00 PM–11:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in New York State.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under supervision.
• Clinical competency in nursing care within correctional health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and communicate information to relevant personnel.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records securely.
• Record and manage controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps per laws.
• Document symptoms, progress, and plan of care for inmates/patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in NY

Job description

Description

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work part-time on the day shift or part-time on the evening shift in the medical department at the Onondaga County Correctional Facility in Jamesville, NY. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN.

Available Shifts

PT Day (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM), PT Evening (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

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.

Full Job Description

http://www.primecaremedical.com/wp-content/uploads/JD.NY-Licensed-Practical-Nurse.pdf

Salary Description

$42.00 / Hour base rate plus shift differentials up to $5.00 / Hour

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 New York
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to function under supervision
• Demonstrate clinical competency
• Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus