Licensed Practical Nurse

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance and Disability

Generous PTO

Sick and Safe Leave

Floating Holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking licensed practical nurses to work full-time and travel between St. Mary’s Detention Center in Leonardtown and Charles County Detention Center in La Plata.

The LPN will provide comprehensive nursing care under the supervision of an RN and support electronic medical record systems. Positions offer two-week orientation with on-the-job training and shadowing with nursing staff, plus a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in Maryland.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to function under supervision.
• Clinical competency.
• Experience in correctional health care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care underRN supervision.
• Maintain electronic medical records and ensure security.
• Maintain records of controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps as required by law.
• Conduct sick calls for inmates/patients and provide treatment per protocol.
• Observe, report, and document symptoms and progress; participate in care planning.

Skills

LPN License

Communication skills

Supervision adherence

Clinical competency

Job description

Description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work full-time, traveling between St. Mary's Detention Center in Lenoardtown, and Charles County Detention Center in La Plata in the medical departments. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN.

Available Positions

• Full-Time Evenings 2:00 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 its employees.

Standard benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision (Single and Family plans are both available)
• Life Insurance and Disability options
• Generous PTO
• Sick and Safe Leave Accrual
• Floating Holidays
• 401k with match
• 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, and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

• Overtime Pay
• Shift Differential
• Weekend Differential compensation
• Premium Holiday Pay
• 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

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

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!