Licensed Practical Nurse
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PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
Pottsville, PA, US
Summary
The LPN is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care and managing medical records for inmates at a correctional facility. Key duties include conducting sick calls, administering treatments, and assisting physicians during facility rounds.
Job Description
Description
Primecare Medical Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Schuylkill County Prison located in Pottsville, PA.
Available Shifts: PRN (all shifts)
Responsibilities:
The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care. Other responsibilities include:
- Maintaining security of all medical records
- Ensuring strict compliance to all applicable pharmacy regulations
- 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 for selected minor illnesses and injuries
- Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of patients and participating in the formulation of the plan of nursing care
- Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record
- Accompanies and assists PCM physicians during facility rounds
Benefits:
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, as well as Sign on Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state in which the facility is located.
- Clinical decision-making ability.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency.
- Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is the premier provider of contracted Health Care Services in the correctional setting. Since 1985, PrimeCare Medical, Inc. has managed county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the Northeastern United States. We offer a customized health care program that includes medical, mental health, dental, pharmacy, laboratory, nursing services, risk management, etc. Our proven track record of cost effectiveness along with a Corporate staff that has 200+ years of correctional experience makes PrimeCare Medical, Inc. a true leader.
Founded
1986
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Harrisburg, PA
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is the premier provider of contracted Health Care Services in the correctional setting. Since 1985, PrimeCare Medical, Inc. has managed county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the Northeastern United States. We offer a customized health care program that includes medical, mental health, dental, pharmacy, laboratory, nursing services, risk management, etc. Our proven track record of cost effectiveness along with a Corporate staff that has 200+ years of correctional experience makes PrimeCare Medical, Inc. a true leader.
Founded
1986
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Harrisburg, PA
