Licensed Practical Nurse

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability options

Generous PTO

Sick leave

Floating Holidays

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work full-time in the medical department at the Garrett County Detention Center in Oakland, MD. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision and ensuring secure handling of electronic medical records.

Positions include two 16-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift, with every other weekend. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a generous PTO package, plus a sign-on

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in MD.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong patient assessment skills.
• Effective communication.
• Demonstrate clinical competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records securely.
• Maintain records of controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps per laws.
• Conduct sick calls for inmates/patients and provide treatment per protocol.
• Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress; contribute to care plan.
• Record, retrieve, and file medical information in inmate/patient records.

Skills

Active LPN license

Multi-tasking

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Clinical competence

EMR handling

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

INCREASED PAY RATES - $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM - GENEROUS PTO PACKAGE

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work full-time in the medical department at the Garrett County Detention Center located in Oakland, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN.

Available Positions:

Nurses work two 16-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift, and every other weekend.

• Full-Time Rotating Day & Evenings (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)
• Part-Time Rotating Day & Evenings (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)
• PRN Rotating Day & Evenings (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 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 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:

• 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:

• Overtime Pay
• Shift Differential
• Weekend Differential compensation
• Premium Holiday Pay
• Sign-on Bonus
• 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:

Qualified applicants will have the following requirements:

• Active LPN license in the state where the facility is located
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong patient assessment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrate clinical competence