MAT Licensed Practical Nurse Part-Time

About the position

We are looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Kent County Detention Center in Chestertown, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN. Current openings: Part time day shift (16 hours per week, 9am-12pm).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain, update and work with electronic medical records and ensure that they are secure.
• Deliver nursing care for Medication Assisted Treatment Program in accordance with PCM Policies and Procedures.
• Function as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Nurse and coordinate care for all patients receiving medications for Substance Use Disorder.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining security requirements.
• Perform duties under supervision of an RN pursuant to protocols established by the Medical Director.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Conduct sick call for inmate/patients and provide treatment for illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Medical Director.
• Observe, report, and document 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.

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.
• Sick and Safe Leave Accrual.
• 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.