Licensed Practical Nurse Part-Time and PRN

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Landon Station (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (FT)

Life Insurance and Disability

Generous PTO & Floating Holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide comprehensive nursing care in the Somerset County Detention Center in Westover, MD. You will work under an RN and help maintain electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role includes sick calls, documentation, and coordination with the medical team within a correctional environment. Training and orientation are provided; opportunities include overtime and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice nursing in the state where the facility is located.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under supervision.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and adapt to correctional health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates under supervision of an RN.
• Maintain, update and secure electronic medical records.
• Record and manage controlled substances, narcotics and sharps per laws.
• Conduct sick calls and administer treatment per protocol.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Clinical competency

Education

LPN license (NH)

Job description

Description

We are looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Somerset County Detention Center located in Westover, MD.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN.

Current Openings

LPN-PT and PER Diem

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, as well as Sign on Bonus 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 New Hampshire
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to function under supervision
• Demonstrate clinical competency
• Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus

Company Overview

Correctional nursing provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for nurses today. In correctional healthcare, nurses are provided the opportunity to apply their hands‑on assessment and clinical nursing skills on a day‑to‑day basis. Correctional healthcare is similar to working in an emergency room or a clinic. Each day is both challenging and rewarding in Correctional Healthcare. 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. PrimeCare Medical is dedicated to its employees. PrimeCare Medical will provide the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional environment. Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!