Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, P.C.; Town of Lyons (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability insurance

401k with match

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, P.C. is hiring licensed practical nurses (LPN) for a part-time day shift at the Wayne County Jail in Lyons, NY. You will perform nursing duties, assist physicians, and support chronic care clinics in a jail environment.

The role requires an active NY LPN license, the ability to work calmly in a fast-paced setting, and strong patient assessment and documentation skills. Salary starts at $33 per hour with shift differentials up to $10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in NY state.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities.
• Strong patient assessment skills and clinical competency.
• Effective communication with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and disseminate information to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records securely.
• Maintain records of controlled substances, narcotics and sharps as required.
• Conduct sick calls and treat illnesses/injuries per protocol.
• Observe, report, and document symptoms and progress; assist in care planning.

Skills

Patient assessment

Multitasking

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

EMR

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 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:

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:

• 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