Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Paylocity; Town of Lyons (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life & disability

401k with match

PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. in Lyons, NY seeks Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for full-time and/or part-time day shifts in the Wayne County Jail. Responsibilities include healthcare emergencies, health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, sick calls and chronic clinics.

Support to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists is required. The role involves maintaining electronic medical records, on-the-job orientation, and collaboration with nursing staff

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and ensure proper information flow to personnel.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records securely.
• Distribute medications and conduct sick calls.
• Observe, document symptoms and participate in care planning.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Ability to work in fast-paced env.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse NY license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Description

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work full-time and/or part-time on the day shift in the medical department at the Wayne County Jail in Lyons, 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

FT & PT Day (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

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

$33.00 / Hour base rate plus shift differentials up to $10.00 / 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