Licensed Practical Nurse at Primecare

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse License, Patient Assessment, Clinical Nursing Skills, Record Keeping, Pharmacy Regulations Compliance, Controlled Substances Management, Narcotics Management, Sharps Management, Sick Call Conducting, Symptom Observation, Documentation, Communication, Clinical Competency, Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability, Multi-Tasking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description PrimeCare Medical, Inc. has an exciting LPN opening in our medical department at the Blair County Correctional Facility in Hollidaysburg, PA. currently offering a $10,000.00 sign on bonus for full time! Current Opening: full time night shift Correctional nursing provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for nurses today. In correctional healthcare, nurses are provided the opportunity to apply their hands-on assessment and clinical nursing skills on a day-to-day basis. 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 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 will be primarily responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care within the correctional facility, including conducting sick calls and treating minor illnesses and injuries for inmates/patients. Additional duties involve maintaining the security of medical records and ensuring strict compliance with pharmacy regulations and laws regarding controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps.