Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PrimeCare Medical Inc; Village of Geneseo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for full-time day shift at the Livingston County Jail in Geneseo, NY. Responsibilities include healthcare emergencies, initial screenings, medication distribution, sick calls and chronic care clinics, with support to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists.

The position offers a 2-week orientation with on-the-job training. EMR responsibilities and collaboration with medical staff are part of the role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and ensure proper information flow to staff.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records securely.
• Record, monitor and manage medications and sharps per laws.
• Conduct sick calls and treat illnesses and injuries per protocol.
• Document symptoms, progress and participate in care planning.

Skills

LPN NY license

Multi-tasking

Patient assessment

Effective 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 full-time on the day shift in the medical department at the Livingston County Jail located in Geneseo, 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 Shift:

FT 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:

$30.00 / Hour base rate plus shift differentials up to $2.50 / 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:

• 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 skillsAbility to communicate effectively
• Demonstrate clinical competency