Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work full-time in the medical department at the Garrett County Detention Center located in Oakland, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN.

Available Positions: Nurses work two 16-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift, and every other weekend

• Full-Time Rotating Day & Evenings (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)
• Part-Time Rotating Day & Evenings (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)
• PRN Rotating Day & Evenings (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)

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.

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, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, 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.

(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

Qualified applicants will have the following requirements:

• Active LPN license in the state where 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 competence