Licensed Practical Nurse - Charge Nurse in Westminster, Maryland at Primecare Medical

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

Current Openings:

• Full-time Night Shift (7 PM to 7 AM rotation of every other weekend)

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 its 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, and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The Charge 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 Charge Nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located.

Other requirements for the Registered Nurse include:

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of management experience of a medical facility.
• Decision-making ability required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Leadership ability required.
• Ability to function independently.
• Demonstrate clinical competency.

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!