- Salary
- $26 – $33/hr
- Location
- Lancaster, PA
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
PrimeCare Medical Inc., is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to work as the Psychiatric Nurse in the Medical Department at the Lancaster County Prison located in Lancaster, PA.
This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday, either 7:00am- 3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm.
LPN hourly rate: $26.00
RN hourly rate: $33.00
Job Responsibilities:
The Psychiatric Nurse is responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing of the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures. Other responsibilities will include:
- Serve as the PCM mental health liaison between the medical unit, facility staff, and psychiatric/psychological services outside the facility.
- Facilitates admission and placement of inmates/patients in forensic and community Mental Health facilities.
- Monitors all psychiatric/psychological services provided.
- Monitor the standards of care in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/ psychological standards.
- Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
- Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar.
Benefits:
PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include:
- Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience and licensure.
- Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
- Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered.
- Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
- Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Clinical decision-making ability is required
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency
- Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship
