Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) RENS

PrimeCare Medical Inc; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and Disability options

Generous PTO

401k with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Rensselaer County Jail in Troy, NY.

Responsibilities include emergencies, health assessments, screenings, medication distribution, sick call and chronic care clinics, with support to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists. The role involves nursing care with documentation in EMR, and adherence to protocols while maintaining secure patient records.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and ensure proper information flow to personnel.
• Maintain, update and secure electronic medical records.
• Assist physicians, psychiatrists and dentists as needed.
• Record, retrieve and file medical information in inmate/patient records.
• Maintain records of controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in compliance with laws.
• Conduct sick call and provide treatment for illnesses/injuries per protocol.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multitasking

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Description

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Rensselaer County Jail located in Troy, 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.

Openings available: 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

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 .

• 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