Licensed Practical Nurse
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PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
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Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
La Plata, Maryland
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates and patients under the supervision of an RN. Maintain secure electronic medical records and manage controlled substances in accordance with state and federal laws.
Qualifications
You have a valid Maryland LPN license and the ability to function effectively under supervision. You should possess strong patient assessment and multi-tasking skills to provide comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced correctional environment.
Must Have Skills for ATS
LPN
nursing care
RN
electronic medical records
patient assessment
Job Description
Description
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Charles County Detention Center located in La Plata, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN.- Full-time Evenings with rotating weekends (2 pm to 10:30 pm)
- Full-time Nights with rotating weekends (10 pm to 6:30 am)
Job 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 calls for inmates/patients and providing treatment for illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director.
- Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmates/patients and participating 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.
Additional Compensation:
In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential, weekend Differential, Premium Holiday Pay, and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
(Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)
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.
Other requirements for the Licensed Practical Nurse include:
- Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Maryland
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to function under supervision
- Demonstrate clinical competency
- Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus
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