Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Elkton, MD

1d•$29 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is seeking dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Cecil County Detention Center located in Elkton, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN. The position offers a 2-week orientation period with on-the-job training and shadowing with nursing staff. Correctional nursing provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities, similar to working in an emergency room or clinic, involving healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, nurse sick call, and chronic care clinics. PrimeCare Medical is dedicated to its employees and will provide the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional environment.

Requirements

Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Maryland
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

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel.
Maintaining, updating, and working with electronic medical records and ensuring 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 for 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.
Recording, retrieving and filing medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.