Licensed Practical Nurse

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability options

Generous PTO

Sick and Safe Leave Accrual

Floating Holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work full-time, traveling between St. Mary’s Detention Center in Leonardtown and Charles County Detention Center in La Plata, within medical departments.

You will provide comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision and maintain electronic medical records. Two full-time shifts are available: Evenings 2:00 pm–10:30 pm and Nights 10:00 pm–6:30 am, both with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse in Maryland.
• Experience in correctional health care is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records.
• Record, retrieve and file medical information in inmate/patient records.
• Ensure proper flow of information to relevant personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervision ability

Clinical competency

Education

Maryland LPN license

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 Shifts

• Full-Time Evenings 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm with rotating weekends
• Full-Time Nights 10:00 pm to 6:30 am 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, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision (Single and Family plans are both available)
• Life Insurance
• 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 and 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