Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Lancaster, PA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is seeking dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join the medical department at the Lancaster County Youth Intervention Center in Lancaster, PA. In this role, the LPN will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The position includes a 2-week orientation period involving on-the-job training and shadowing with existing nursing staff.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in correctional health care delivery system

Responsibilities

Providing 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
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