MAT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PrimeCare Medical•Lancaster, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for a dedicated and hard-working MAT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work full-time on the day shift in the medical department at the Lancaster County Prison in Lancaster, PA. This position offers a 2-week orientation period with on-the-job training and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Requirements

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 is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Ability to multi-task.
Good grasp of patient assessment skills.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel.
Maintain, update, and work with electronic medical records and ensure that they are secure.
Deliver nursing care for Medication Assisted Treatment Program in accordance with PCM Policies and Procedures.
Ensure that nursing practice complies with established nursing standards and scope of practice limitations.
Function as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Nurse and coordinate care for all patients receiving medications for Substance Use Disorder.
Assign and direct MAT nursing staff and oversee patient care distribution.
Provide comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining security requirements.
Coordinate and implement daily dosing of MAT medications in accordance with facility procedures and PCM dosing policy.
Act as MAT patient liaison through permitted communications on behalf of PCM, the contracted facility, and outside agencies.
Coordinate care for all MAT Patients and/or applicable candidates by obtaining records, coordinating care, and making appropriate referrals.
Maintain accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Conduct sick call for inmate/patients and provide treatment for illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Medical Director.
Observe, report, and document 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.