Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) PT Eve

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Elkton Landing (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Cecil County Detention Center health team in Elkton, MD. Work spans evenings, days, evenings, and nights with orientation provided.

The role includes nursing care, medical record management, and adherence to correctional health protocols. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years for full-time employment, reflecting the demanding clinical environment and patient-care

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and information flow to relevant personnel.
• Maintain and secure electronic medical records.
• Maintain records of controlled substances, narcotics and sharps per laws.
• Conduct inmate/patient sick calls and provide treatment per protocol.
• Observe, report, and document symptoms and progress; assist in care plan.
• Record, retrieve and file medical information in inmate/patient records.

Skills

LPN license MD

Job description

AVAILABLE:

Evenings- Part time

Day shift 8am-4pm

Eve shift 4pm - 12am

Night shift 12am - 8am

We are looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Cecil County Detention Center located in Elkton, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN.

SIGN ON BONUS PAID OVER 2 YEARS FOR FULL-TIME $10,000

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, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, 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 Maryland
• 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!