Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Paylocity; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous PTO

Floating Holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join the team at the Chester County Prison in West Chester, PA. The role is full-time, with day or night shifts, and includes nursing care under RN supervision and EMR documentation.

You will conduct sick calls, document findings, manage controlled substances logs, and contribute to the care plan. A 2-week orientation and on-the-job training are provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to multi-task and work under supervision.
• Experience in correctional health care delivery system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care under supervision of an RN.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records and ensure security.
• Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient chart.
• Maintain records for controlled substances, narcotics and sharps as required by law.

Skills

LPN license

Patient assessment

Electronic Medical Records

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in PA

Job description

Description

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work full-time on the day shift or full-time on the night shift in the medical department at the Chester County Prison located in West Chester, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN.

Available Shifts:

FT Day (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM), FT Night (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

Job Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated 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 inmate/patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PCM 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.

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Additional Compensation:

In addition to the hourly pay rate PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

Requirements

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a fast paced position and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located.

Other requirements for the Licensed Practical Nurse include:

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to function under supervision
• Demonstrate clinical competency
• Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus