Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) PT D,E,N & FT Nights

About the position

We are looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Dauphin County Prison located in Harrisburg, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under 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.

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 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 providing 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 participating in the formulation of the plan of care.
• Recording, retrieving and filing medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to function under supervision.
• Demonstrate clinical competency.
• Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available).
• Life Insurance and Disability options.
• Generous PTO and Floating Holidays.
• 401k with match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Overtime Pay, Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation.
• Premium Holiday Pay.
• Sign on Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.