Licensed Practical Nurse

PrimeCare Medical Inc; Jamesville (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dis/

Generous PTO

401k with match

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to work the Evening shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) at the Onondaga County Correctional Facility in Jamesville, NY. You will provide nursing care under RN supervision and maintain EMRs to ensure secure patient information.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, controlled substances handling, and timely sick calls, with orientation and on-the-job shadowing during the first two weeks.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Ability to communicate effectively with inmates and staff.
• Ability to function under supervision and follow protocol.
• Demonstrate clinical competency in basic nursing tasks.
• Experience in correctional health care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care per written protocol.
• Maintain, update and secure electronic medical records.
• Record and manage controlled substances, narcotics and sharps as required.
• Conduct sick calls for inmate/patients; treat illnesses and injuries.
• Document progress and participate in the plan of care.

Skills

LPN license

Effective communication

Supervision under RN

Medical record handling

Clinical competency

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

EMR software

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 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 Shift:

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