Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Personalcare-Registered-Professional-Nursing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

401k with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work part-time on an evening shift at the Sullivan County Jail in Monticello, NY. Duties include nursing assessments, medication distribution, and assisting physicians and specialists.

Orientation is provided, with per-diem opportunities available. The role requires NY licensure, ability to work in a fast-paced setting, and strong patient care skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in NY is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
• Strong patient assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care.
• Maintain and document electronic medical records securely.
• Assist physicians, psychiatrists and dentists as needed.
• Support medication distribution and nurse sick calls.

Skills

LPN

Patient assessment

Multitasking

Communication

Fast-paced

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse NY

Job description

Description

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work part-time on the evening shift or per-diem in the medical department at the Sullivan County Jail located in Monticello, 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

PT Eve (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM), PRN

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

$34.00 / Hour base rate plus shift differentials up to $4.00 / 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