Licensed Practical Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•La Plata, MD

17d•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 Charles County Detention Center located in La Plata, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN. This is a part-time evening position with every other weekend, working 8 hours a week. The 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

Experience in correctional health care delivery system

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive nursing care
Ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is disseminated to appropriate personnel
Maintaining, updating, and working with electronic medical records and ensuring 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
Participating in the formulation of the plan of care
Record, retrieve, and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record