Licensed Practical Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.; Leesport (Berks 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

PTO

Floating Holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in the Berks County Jail System in Leesport, PA. You will provide comprehensive nursing care and operate under supervision of an RN.

The position offers full-time evening and part-time night shifts with on-site responsibilities and training upon hire. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401k, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function under supervision.
• Demonstrate clinical competency.
• Experience in correctional health care delivery system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and ensure proper communication of information to relevant personnel.
• Maintain, update and secure electronic medical records.
• Maintain records of controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in compliance with laws.
• Conduct sick calls and treat illnesses/injuries per protocol.
• Record and file medical information in inmate/patient records.
• Two-week orientation with on-the-job training and shadowing.

Skills

LPN Pennsylvania

Effective communication

Work under supervision

Clinical competency

Correctional health care experience (a

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Description

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

Available Shifts:

full time evening shift

part time night shift

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 Premium Holiday Pay, and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to function under supervision
• Demonstrate clinical competency
• Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus