MAT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Lancaster, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is seeking a dedicated, hard-working MAT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work part-time on the day shift in the medical department at Lancaster County Prison in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The position is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and includes every other weekend. A two-week orientation period includes on-the-job training and shadowing nursing staff.

The LPN provides comprehensive nursing care and ensures relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel. The role also maintains, updates, and secures electronic medical records. The nurse serves as the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Nurse, coordinating care for patients receiving medication for Substance Use Disorder and overseeing the daily administration of MAT medications in accordance with facility procedures and PCM dosing policy.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced position.
• Good patient assessment skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to function under supervision.
• Demonstrated clinical competency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a correctional health care delivery system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care for the Medication Assisted Treatment Program in accordance with PCM policies and procedures, established nursing standards, and scope-of-practice limitations.
• Function as the MAT Nurse and coordinate care for patients receiving medications for Substance Use Disorder.
• Assign and direct MAT nursing staff and oversee the patient care they provide.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining security requirements.
• Coordinate and implement daily dosing of MAT medications in accordance with facility procedures and PCM dosing policy.
• Act as a MAT patient liaison through permitted communications on behalf of PCM, the contracted facility, and outside agencies.
• Coordinate care for MAT patients and applicable candidates by obtaining records, coordinating care, and making appropriate referrals.
• Maintain accurate records of 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 as defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director.
• Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmate/patients, and participate in formulating plans of care.
• Record, retrieve, and file medical information in inmate/patient medical records.
• Maintain, update, and secure electronic medical records.
• Ensure relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Standard benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability options.
• Generous paid time off for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with employer match for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed