Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, P.C.; Town of Lake George (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability options

401k with match

Tuition Assistance Program

Generous PTO

Job summary

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for per-diem or part-time day shifts in the Warren County Correctional Facility in Lake George, NY.

Responsibilities include emergencies, health assessments, screenings, medication distribution, sick calls, and chronic care clinics, with support to physicians, psychiatrists, and dentists. The role offers a 2-week orientation and a base pay of $30.00 per hour plus shift differentials up to

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state where the facility is located (New York).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task across clinical duties.
• Strong patient assessment skills required.
• Effective communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and ensure proper information flow to staff.
• Maintain, update, and secure electronic medical records.
• Record and manage controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps per law.
• Conduct sick calls and treat illnesses and injuries per protocol.
• Observe, document, and report patient progress and contribute to care plans.
• Record, retrieve, and file inmate/patient medical information.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Education

Active NY LPN license

Job description

Description

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to per-diem or part-time on the day shift in the medical department at the Warren County Correctional Facility located in Lake George, 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, PT Day (7-3:30pm)

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 $4.50 / 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:

• 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