Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PrimeCare Medical Inc; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and Disability options

Generous PTO

401k with match

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. in Bath, NY is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for part-time evening shifts or PRN to support the Steuben County Jail medical unit.

The role involves nursing emergencies, health assessments, medication distribution, nurse sick calls, and chronic care clinics, with collaboration with physicians, psychiatrists, and dentists. Responsibilities include maintaining EMR, ensuring data integrity, and adhering to state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in New York is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Strong patient assessment skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate clinical competency in nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates/patients in the jail medical unit.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records; ensure security and accessibility.
• Record and monitor controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps per laws.
• Conduct sick calls and treat illnesses/injuries per protocol.
• Observe, report, and document symptoms and progress; participate in care planning.
• Record and file medical information in inmate/patient records.

Skills

LPN license NY

Fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Patient assessment

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 part-time on the evening shift or per-diem in the medical department at the Steuben County Jail located in Bath, 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 Day (7:00am- 3:30pm), 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

$30.00 / Hour base rate plus shift differentials up to $5.00 / 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