Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•West Chester, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Chester County Prison located in West Chester, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN. Available Shifts: FT Day (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM), FT Night (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM) 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.

Requirements

Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to function under supervision
Demonstrate clinical competency
Ability to multi-task
Good grasp of patient assessment skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive nursing care
Ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel
Maintaining, updating and working with electronic medical records and ensure that they are secure
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