Licensed Practical Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Hagerstown, MD

27m•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work full-time in the medical department at the Washington County Detention Center located in Hagerstown, 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

MAT/DETOXING EXPERIENCE
Experience in correctional health care delivery system

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is disseminated 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 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 and participating in the formulation of the plan of care.
Record, retrieve, and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.