Licensed Practical Nurse

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single or

Family plans available

Life Insurance

Disability options

Generous PTO

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in the Fayette County Prison in Uniontown, PA.

The role provides comprehensive nursing care under the supervision of an RN and involves EMR management, documentation, and adherence to secure handling of medical information. The position is full-time with evening shifts (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM) and rotating weekends, plus a 2-week orientation.

Qualifications

• LPN license required in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong patient assessment skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision.
• Maintain, update and secure electronic medical records.
• Record, retrieve, and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.
• Maintain accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps as required by law.
• Conduct sick calls for inmates/patients and treat illnesses/injuries per protocol.

Skills

Patient assessment

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Clinical competency

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Description

Job Details

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

Available Shifts

Full-Time Evenings with Day/Evening Availability (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM/2:00 PM - 10:30 PM) and 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

• 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 Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Sign-on Bonus and 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 Pennsylvania.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong patient assessment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrate clinical competency