Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
We are looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Lawrence County Correctional Facility in New Castle, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN. Now offering a $5,000.00 sign on bonus for full time!! Current openings: Full time mix of day and evening shifts, or part time shift lengths available- all 8's, two 12's and two 8s 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, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, and a 401k with match. 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 Pennsylvania Ability to communicate effectively Ability to function under supervision Demonstrate clinical competency
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, a plus
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive nursing care
- Ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel
- Maintaining, 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
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and Disability options
- Generous PTO
- 401k with match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
