MAT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Lancaster, PA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working MAT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Lancaster County Prison in Lancaster, PA.

Available Shift: FT Day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

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.
• 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

• Deliver nursing care for Medication Assisted Treatment Program in accordance with PCM Policies and Procedures. Ensures that nursing practice complies with established nursing standards, and scope of practice limitations.
• Function as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Nurse and coordinate care for all patients receiving medications for Substance Use Disorder.
• Assigning and directing the MAT nursing staff and overseeing the patient care being distributed.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining security requirements.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of daily dosing of MAT medications in accordance with facility procedures and PCM dosing policy.
• Act as MAT patient liaison through permitted communications on behalf of PCM, the contracted facility and outside agencies.
• Coordinate care for all MAT Patients and/or applicable candidates by obtaining records, coordinating care and making appropriate referrals.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed