PrimeCare Medical Inc.
is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse's (LPN) to work part-time/per-diem on the day and evening shift in the medical department at the Somerset County Jail in Somerset, PA.
In this role you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN.
Available Shift: PT Day & Evening
Responsibilities:
The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is disseminated 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 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 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, 401k with match, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Qualified applicants will have the following requirements:
Active LPN license in the state the facility is located
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multi-task
Strong patient assessment skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrate clinical competency
Company Overview:
Correctional nursing provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for nurses today.
In correctional healthcare, nurses are provided the opportunity to apply their hands-on assessment and clinical nursing skills on a day-to-day basis.
Correctional healthcare is similar to working in an emergency room or clinic.
Each day is both challenging and rewarding in Correctional Healthcare.
Nurses are involved in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, nurse sick call, and chronic care clinics.
Nurses will also provide assistance to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists.
PCM is dedicated to our employees and we will provide the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional environment.
Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!
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