Licensed Practical Nurse

Washington, Pennsylvania

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for a dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Washington County Jail located in Washington, PA.

Posted Sep 21

Shift and hours: Day/Night Shift · 12.5-⁠hour shifts (6:00 am- 6:30 pm) Full-Time Day/Night Shift (6:00 am- 6:30 pm) with rotating weekends
Unit and setting: medical department at the Washington County Jail · Correctional Conducting sick calls for inmates/patients and providing treatment for illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director.inmates/patients
License: LPN license Active LPN license in the state where the facility is locatedActive LPN license
Term: Permanent Full-Time Day/Night Shift (6:00 am- 6:30 pm) with rotating weekendsFull-Time

Do you qualify?

License: Active LPN license Active LPN license in the state where the facility is located
Also asks: ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Also asks: ability to multi-task Ability to multi-task
Also asks: strong patient assessment skills Strong patient assessment skills
Also asks: ability to communicate effectively Ability to communicate effectively
Also asks: demonstrate clinical competency Demonstrate clinical competency

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What it pays

Pay differential: Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay
Tuition assistance: Offered
Extra pay: Overtime Pay
Extra pay: Shift Differential
Extra pay: Weekend Differential compensation
Extra pay: Premium Holiday Pay
Bonus: Sign-on Bonus
Bonus: Employee Referral Bonus
Pay reviews: pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; reflects base pay and shift differentials (Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)

Benefits

BenefitsMedical (Single and Family plans available)Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available).
BenefitsDental (Single and Family plans available)
BenefitsVision (Single and Family plans available)
BenefitsLife InsuranceWe also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.
BenefitsDisability options
BenefitsGenerous PTO

More benefits (13)

BenefitsFloating Holidays
Benefits401k with match
Benefitstuition reimbursement program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Referral program
Medical
Weekend Differential

The role and schedule

Floating: Floats to other units
Day to day: provide comprehensive nursing care while ensuring proper information dissemination
Day to day: maintain, update, and secure electronic medical records In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse will also maintain, update, and work with electronic medical records and ensure that they are secure.
Day to day: maintain records of controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Day to day: conduct sick calls and treat illnesses and injuries per protocol Conducting sick calls for inmates/patients and providing treatment for illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director.
Day to day: observe, report, and document symptoms and progress, and participate in care planning Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmates/patients and participating in the formulation of the plan of care.
Day to day: record, retrieve, and file medical information in medical records Record, retrieve, and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.
Hours stated: 6:00 am- 6:30 pm
Weekends: rotating weekends Full-Time Day/Night Shift (6:00 am- 6:30 pm) with rotating weekends

The workplace

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.

Hiring organization

Address: 100 W. Cherry Ave., Washington, PA, 15301

Workplace: Washington County Correctional Facility.

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The team behind this role

Preceptors and orientation

St. Mary's Detention Center RN posts note a 2-week orientation with on-the-job training and shadowing

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As of 2026

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Scheduling

Varied patterns: split shifts with every-other-weekend; evenings 2–10:30p; nights 6p–6:30a; PRN evenings/nights needing weekday availability

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PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for a dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Washington County Jail located in Washington, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN.

Available Positions

Full-Time Day/Night Shift (6:00 am- 6:30 pm) with rotating weekends

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.

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.

(Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)

Requirements

Active LPN license in the state where 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

What's around it?

Washington County Correctional Facility · Washington, PA

Washington, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent: $910/mo
Household income: $52,975/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Washington, PA

NeighborhoodsNurses and professionals working in Washington often look between the historic core of the city and neighboring suburban townships. In town, residential pockets surround Washington & Jefferson College and Main Street, featuring older established housing. To the north along the Route 19 corridor, communities like Canonsburg, Cecil Township, North Strabane, and Peters Township offer quiet suburban subdivisions, modern townhomes, and easy access to shopping centers.

Nurses and professionals working in Washington often look between the historic core of the city and neighboring suburban townships. In town, residential pockets surround Washington & Jefferson College and Main Street, featuring older established housing.

To the north along the Route 19 corridor, communities like Canonsburg, Cecil Township, North Strabane, and Peters Township offer quiet suburban subdivisions, modern townhomes, and easy access to shopping centers.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: youtube.com

Getting around

Drives around Washington are generally straightforward, with local commutes averaging around 17 minutes. Shift workers traveling between central Washington and regional healthcare facilities or neighboring townships rely primarily on Route 19 (Washington Road) and Interstate corridors, where traffic moves steadily compared to the heavier congestion found closer to the Pittsburgh core.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: visitwashingtoncountypa.com

Outdoors

Outdoor enthusiasts frequent the nearby Montour Trail, a multi-use rail-trail spanning Cecil and Peters Townships that is popular for jogging, road biking, and dog walking. Washington County's rolling hills offer seasonal recreation at regional parks and state parklands, while destination spots such as Oglebay Park provide quick weekend escapes for trails, golf, and winter displays.

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Living in Washington

Located in southwestern Pennsylvania just south of the Pittsburgh metro, Washington serves as a historic county seat defined by its Whiskey Rebellion heritage, classic architecture, and the presence of Washington & Jefferson College. For healthcare professionals, the area offers an easy, low-stress pace with average commutes under twenty minutes along corridors like Route 19. Housing varies widely based on lifestyle preferences: older, established properties line the city's central streets near Main Street, while newer subdivisions and townhomes cluster just north in Canonsburg, Cecil, North Strabane, and Peters Township. Downtime can be spent exploring local dining favorites like Al an' Rubens and the Union Grill, walking the Montour Trail, or taking in historic sites such as the Bradford and LeMoyne houses. Relocating nurses should weigh practical tradeoffs, including gray winter weather with around 28 inches of seasonal snow and the need to evaluate specific neighborhood pockets carefully for peace of mind. Overall, Washington delivers quiet, accessible living with convenient regional connectivity.

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As of 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: visitwashingtoncountypa.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: reddit.com

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