Licensed Practical Nurse - Charge Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Westminster, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work in the medical department at the Carroll County Detention Center located in Westminster, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN. This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff. Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!

Requirements

Ability to multi-task.
Good grasp of patient assessment skills.
Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.
Minimum of 1 to 3 years of management experience of a medical facility.
Decision-making ability required.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Leadership ability required.
Ability to function independently.
Demonstrate clinical competency.

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive nursing care.
Ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is disseminated to appropriate personnel.
Maintaining, updating, and working with electronic medical records and ensuring that they are secure.
Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Conducting sick calls for inmates/patients and providing treatment for illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director.
Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmates/patients.
Participating in the formulation of the plan of care.
Record, retrieve, and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.