Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, P.C.; Village of Monticello (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and Disability insurance

Generous PTO

401k with match

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. seeks dedicated LPNs for part-time evening shifts at the Sullivan County Jail in Monticello, NY. You will perform medical assessments, administer medications, and support physicians and other clinicians in a secure, inmate patient population.

Responsibilities include nursing care, sick calls, chronic care clinics, and EMR documentation. A 2-week orientation is provided to train with the nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in NY is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
• Strong patient assessment and communication skills.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates/patients.
• Manage medication distribution and sick calls per protocol.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records.
• Assist physicians, psychiatrists and dentists as needed.
• Record and report clinical information and progress.

Skills

Patient assessment

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Clinical competency

Fast-paced environment

Education

Active LPN license (New York)

Tools

EMR systems

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 evening shift the medical department at the Sullivan County Jail located in Monticello, 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 Eve (3-11:30pm) 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

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

Salary Description:

$34.00 / Hour base rate plus shift differentials up to $4.00 / 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