Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Landon Station (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift differential

Tuition reimbursement

401k with match

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work part-time at the Somerset County Detention Center in Westover, MD. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care under RN supervision and handling electronic medical records in a correctional setting.

The position offers an orientation period with on-the-job training, weekend shifts, and PRN availability. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, PTO, floating holidays, 401k with

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Practical Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Experience in correctional health care is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates/patients under supervision of an RN.
• Maintain, update and secure electronic medical records.
• Record, monitor and report symptoms and progress; participate in care planning.
• Manage controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps per laws and policy.

Skills

LPN license

Communication

Multi-tasking

Clinical assessment

Education

LPN licensure in state

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Description

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

Available Shifts: Part-Time- every other weekend 7-3 and PRN (eve/nights)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated 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 inmate/patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PCM 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.

Benefits

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their 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, 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.

Requirements

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a fast paced position and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located. Other requirements for the Licensed Practical Nurse include:

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

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Correctional nursing provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for nurses today. In correctional healthcare, nurses are provided the opportunity to apply their hands-on assessment and clinical nursing skills on a day-to-day basis.
Correctional healthcare is similar to working in an emergency room or a clinic. Each day is both challenging and rewarding in Correctional Healthcare. 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.
PrimeCare Medical is dedicated to its employees. PrimeCare Medical will provide the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional environment.
Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!