Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, P.C.; Town of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

401k with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work per-diem in the Fulton County Jail in Johnstown, NY. You will perform health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, sick calls, and chronic care clinics while supporting physicians and specialists.

The role involves nursing emergencies, EMR handling, and adherence to relevant laws. Orientation and on-the-job training are provided to integrate with the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state where the facility is located.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong patient assessment skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and ensure proper information flow to involved personnel.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records and ensure security.
• Record, retrieve and file medical information in inmate/patient records.
• Assist physicians, psychiatrists and dentists as needed.
• Conduct sick calls and perform treatments per protocol.

Skills

LPN license

Fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Strong patient assessment

Effective communication

Clinical competency

Education

Active LPN license

Job description

Description

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work per-diem in the medical department at the Fulton County Jail located in Johnstown, 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: 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

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

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:

• Active LPN license in the state the facility is located
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong patient assessment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrate clinical competency