Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Primecare

City of Kingston, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

32.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Patient Assessment, Medication Distribution, Electronic Medical Records, Clinical Competency, Communication, Record Keeping, Protocol Adherence, Symptom Observation, Care Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work part-time on the day shift or part-time on the evening shift, and FT evening shift in the medical department at the Ulster County Jail located in Kingston, NY. 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. Available Shifts: PT Evening (3-11:30pm), PT Day (7-3:30), FT Evening (3-11:30pm) 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 call for patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. 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 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. Full Job Description: http://www.primecaremedical.com/wp-content/uploads/JD.NY-Licensed-Practical-Nurse.pdf Salary Description: $32.00 / Hour base rate plus shift differentials up to $6.00 / Hour Benefits: Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. 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 Assistance Program. Requirements 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

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care, ensuring proper information flow to appropriate personnel, and maintaining secure electronic medical records. Other duties include maintaining controlled substance records and conducting sick calls for patients.