Description:
We have exciting Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) openings working in our medical department at the Monroe County Correctional Facility in Stroudsburg, PA.
Full time 3p-11p available
PRN positions available
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:
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Maintaining security of all medical records
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Ensuring strict compliance to all applicable pharmacy regulations
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Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
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Conducting sick call for inmate / patients and provide treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries.
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Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of patients and participating in the formulation of the plan of nursing care
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Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record
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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 Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
Requirements:
Qualified applicants will have the following requirements:
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Active LPN license in the state the facility is located
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to multi-task
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Strong patient assessment skills
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Ability to communicate effectively
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Demonstrate clinical competency
