Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work full-time in the medical department at the Butler County Prison located in Butler, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN.Available shifts:Full-time second shift (2 pm to 10:30 pm with rotating weekends)PRN as neededJob responsibilities: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, 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, weekend differential compensation, premium holiday pay, and sign-on bonus and employee referral bonus opportunities.Requirements:The Licensed Practical Nurse is a fast-paced position and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located.Other requirements for the Licensed Practical Nurse include:Licensed as a practical nurse in the state of PennsylvaniaAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to function under supervisionDemonstrate clinical competencyExperience in a correctional health care delivery system, a plusCorrectional 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.Correctional healthcare is similar to working in an emergency room or a clinic. Each day is both challenging and rewarding in Correctional Healthcare. 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.PrimeCare Medical is dedicated to its employees. PrimeCare Medical will provide the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional environment.Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!