Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Ossipee (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability options

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Floating Holidays

Overtime Pay

Shift Differential

Weekend Differential

Sign on Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the medical department at the Carroll County Department of Corrections in Ossipee, NH.

The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care under supervision of an RN and handling electronic medical records with strict confidentiality. The position offers a two-week orientation and a supportive team in a correctional healthcare setting, with compensation and benefits designed for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Licensed Practical Nurse license for the state of employment.
• Strong communication skills with patients and staff.
• Ability to function effectively under supervision and follow clinical protocols.
• Experience in correctional health care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care under supervision of an RN.
• Maintain, update, and safeguard electronic medical records.
• Record, store, and handle controlled substances and sharps per laws.
• Sick calls, treatment of illnesses and injuries per written protocol.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical competency

Ability to work under supervision

Correctional health care

Education

LPN license (state of employment)

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 Carroll County Department of Corrections located in Ossipee, NH. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN.

Available Shift: FT Eve

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 Pennsylvania
• 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!