Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PrimeCare Medical Inc; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k with match

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time evening shifts at the Ulster County Jail in Kingston, NY.

Responsibilities include emergencies, initial screenings, med distribution, sick calls, and chronic care clinics, with collaboration among physicians, psychiatrists, and dentists. The role involves maintaining EMRs, documenting and reporting patient status, and adhering to state and federal laws governing controlled

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York state.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong patient assessment skills.
• Effective communication with staff and patients.
• Demonstrate clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates and ensure proper information flow to medical staff.
• Maintain, update and secure electronic medical Records (EMR).
• Record and manage controlled substances, narcotics and sharps per law.
• Conduct sick calls and treat illnesses/injuries per protocol.
• Observe, report and document symptoms and progress; assist in forming care plans.
• Record, retrieve and file inmate medical information.

Skills

LPN NY license

Fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Clinical competency

Job description

Description

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work full-time on the evening shift in the medical department at the Ulster County Jail located in Kingston, NY. Nurses are involved in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, nurse sick call, and chronic care clinics. Nurses will also provide assistance to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists.

Available Shifts:

FT Eve (3:00 PM - 11:30 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 call for patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. 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.

Full Job Description:

http://www.primecaremedical.com/wp-content/uploads/JD.NY-Licensed-Practical-Nurse.pdf

Salary Description:

$32.00 / Hour base rate plus shift differentials up to $6.00 / Hour

Benefits:

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and a Tuition Assistance Program.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will have the following requirements:

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of New York
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong patient assessment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrate clinical competency