Description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for a dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Pike County Correctional Facility located in Lords Valley, PA.

Available Shifts: PT Day (7a-7p), FT Day (7a-7p), FT Night (7p-7a), PRN (all shifts)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel. In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse will also maintain, update and work with electronic medical records and ensure that they are secure. Other responsibilities will include:

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.

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Additional Compensation: In addition to the hourly pay rate PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located.
Experience in correctional health care delivery system helpful.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to function under supervision.
Demonstrate clinical competency.

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