PrimeCare Medical is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work as the Evening Shift Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in the medical department at the Butler County Prison located in Butler, PA .
Posted Sep 25
Shift and hours
Monday - Friday on second OR third shift · 2 pm -10:30 pm OR 10 pm - 6:30 am Hours: Full-time Monday - Friday on second OR third shift (2 pm -10:30 pm OR 10 pm - 6:30 am every other weekend) and on-call requirements.
Unit and setting
medical department at the Butler County Prison · Correctional Provide health counseling to inmates/patients.inmates/patients
License
RN or LPN license Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Term
Permanent Hours: Full-time Monday - Friday on second OR third shift (2 pm -10:30 pm OR 10 pm - 6:30 am every other weekend) and on-call requirements.Full-time
Do you qualify?
License
Licensed as a Licensed Practical NurseLicensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.Check your license
License
licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is locatedIn addition, the ADON must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located.
Experience
management experience of a medical facilityMinimum of 1 to 3 years management experience of a medical facility.
Also asks
multi-tasking ability
Also asks
good grasp of patient assessment skills
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decision making abilityDecision making ability required.
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ability to communicate effectivelyAbility to communicate effectively.
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leadership abilityLeadership ability required.
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ability to function independentlyAbility to function independently.
In range for Pennsylvania staff rolesPennsylvania staff postings that state pay run $51k/yr to $110k/yr, the middle half $65k/yr to $95k/yr, across 696 postings.
Night differential
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.
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
Benefits
BenefitsMedical plans (Single and Family available)Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (Single and Family plans are both available).
BenefitsDental plans (Single and Family available)
BenefitsVision plans (Single and Family available)
BenefitsLife InsuranceWe also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, Floating Holidays, 401 (k) with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.
BenefitsDisability options
BenefitsGenerous PTO
More benefits (7)
BenefitsSick and Safe Leave Accrual
BenefitsFloating Holidays
Benefits401 (k) with match
BenefitsTuition reimbursement program
Medical
Dental
Vision
The role and schedule
Floating
Floats to other units
Day to day
prepare required reportsPrepare reports as required.
Day to day
maintain professional working relationship with facility staff, unit staff, contracted providers, outside service providers, and Corporate StaffMaintain a professional working relationship with facility staff, unit staff, contracted providers, outside service providers, and Corporate Staff.
Day to day
act as role model for nursing staffFunctions as a role model for nursing staff.
Day to day
interpret and ensure compliance with PCM and NCCHC/ACA standardsInterpret and ensure compliance with established standards of PCM and NCCHC/ACA.
Day to day
orient, supervise, and evaluate nursing personnelOrient, supervise, and evaluate the performance of nursing personnel (Director of Nursing).
Day to day
assign and direct nursing staffAssign and direct nursing staff.
Day to day
develop and monitor work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levelsDevelop and monitor work schedules and provide coverage with appropriate staff to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Day to day
maintain accurate records of controlled substances, narcotics, and sharpsMaintain accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Day to day
provide health counseling to inmates/patientsProvide health counseling to inmates/patients.
Day to day
conduct sick call and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries
Day to day
refer cases not covered by protocol or not responding to treatment to PCM PhysicianRefer all cases not covered by the written protocol that do not respond to treatment to an appropriate PCM Physician.
Day to day
receive and give inter-shift reportReceive and give inter-shift report to ensure continuity of care and to disseminate pertinent information necessary to the functioning of the on-coming shift.
Day to day
observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress and formulate nursing care planObserve, report, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmates/patients and formulate a plan of nursing care.
Day to day
coordinate planning for future admissions and participate in pre-release planningReview, evaluate, and coordinate planning for future admissions, and participate in pre-release planning with other members of the facility staff.
Day to day
collect ongoing data to determine nursing care needsCollect complete ongoing data to determine nursing care needs.
Day to day
monitor nursing care that promotes, maintains, and restores well-beingMonitor nursing care that promotes, maintains, and restores the well-being of inmates/patients.
Day to day
perform general and specialized nursing care in care and treatment of ill inmates/patientsPerform all aspects of general and specialized nursing care principles and techniques in the care and treatment of the ill inmate/patient within the facility.
Day to day
assist physicians during physical examinations and physician visitsAssist physicians during the performance of physical examinations and physician visits.
Day to day
perform initial inmate/patient physical assessment (intake screening)Perform initial inmate/patient physical assessment (intake screening) according to established written protocol.
Day to day
accompany and assist PCM Physician during facility roundsAccompany and assist PCM Physician(s) during facility rounds.
Day to day
assist dentist and psychiatrist as neededAssist the dentist and psychiatrist as needed.
Day to day
assign duties to nursing staff, provide care instruction, review work, and collaborate with DONAssign duties to PCM Medical nursing staff, provide instruction(s) on methods and techniques to provide care, review work in progress, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing.
Weekends
every other weekendHours: Full-time Monday - Friday on second OR third shift (2 pm -10:30 pm OR 10 pm - 6:30 am every other weekend) and on-call requirements.
PrimeCare Medical is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work as the Evening Shift Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in the medical department at the Butler County Prison located in Butler, PA .
Hours: Full-time Monday - Friday on second OR third shift (2 pm -10:30 pm OR 10 pm - 6:30 am every other weekend) and on-call requirements.
Responsibilities
In this role, the ADON will assist the Director of Nursing with managing and evaluating nursing care delivery in accordance with PrimeCare Medical (PCM) philosophy, goals, and objectives. They will also assist the Director of Nursing with the following Administrative and Clinical duties.
Administrative
Prepare reports as required. Maintain a professional nursing attitude at all times.
Maintain a professional working relationship with facility staff, unit staff, contracted providers, outside service providers, and Corporate Staff.
Is tactful and diplomatic at all times.
Functions as a role model for nursing staff.
Makes use of established Corporate and Facility policies and procedures in decision-making.
Must use factual data and sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of this position.
Interpret and ensure compliance with established standards of PCM and NCCHC/ACA.
Orient, supervise, and evaluate the performance of nursing personnel (Director of Nursing).
Final approvals must be received from Corporate staff.
Assign and direct nursing staff.
Develop and monitor work schedules and provide coverage with appropriate staff to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Clinical
Maintain accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Provide health counseling to inmates/patients.
Conduct sick call for inmates/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by written protocol approved by PCM Medical Director.
Refer all cases not covered by the written protocol that do not respond to treatment to an appropriate PCM Physician.
Receive and give inter-shift report to ensure continuity of care and to disseminate pertinent information necessary to the functioning of the on-coming shift. Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmates/patients and formulate a plan of nursing care.
Review, evaluate, and coordinate planning for future admissions, and participate in pre-release planning with other members of the facility staff.
Collect complete ongoing data to determine nursing care needs.
Monitor nursing care that promotes, maintains, and restores the well-being of inmates/patients.
Perform all aspects of general and specialized nursing care principles and techniques in the care and treatment of the ill inmate/patient within the facility.
Assist physicians during the performance of physical examinations and physician visits.
Perform initial inmate/patient physical assessment (intake screening) according to established written protocol.
Accompany and assist PCM Physician(s) during facility rounds.
Assist the dentist and psychiatrist as needed.
Assign duties to PCM Medical nursing staff, provide instruction(s) on methods and techniques to provide care, review work in progress, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing.
Maintain confidentiality at ALL times.
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 plans (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, Floating Holidays, 401 (k) 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
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) 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 ADON 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 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!
Neighborhoods+Within Butler, residential living ranges from historic streets near Downtown featuring Victorian, Colonial, and Federal homes to distinct local pockets like the Island, an older neighborhood adjacent to the local farmers market. Many professionals working in the area also consider surrounding Butler County communities, ranging from rural adjacent hamlets like Saxonburg and Zelienople to high-growth suburban enclaves to the south such as Cranberry Township and Seven Fields.
Within Butler, residential living ranges from historic streets near Downtown featuring Victorian, Colonial, and Federal homes to distinct local pockets like the Island, an older neighborhood adjacent to the local farmers market. Many professionals working in the area also consider surrounding Butler County communities, ranging from rural adjacent hamlets like Saxonburg and Zelienople to high-growth suburban enclaves to the south such as Cranberry Township and Seven Fields.
Getting around+Butler is predominantly car-dependent, with local transit options extremely limited for daily work routines. The average local commute runs around 17 minutes, making drives to local facilities like the Butler VA and local clinics manageable. Major corridors such as Route 8 connect the city to surrounding townships and link commuters southward toward Pittsburgh, situated roughly 35 miles away.
Butler is predominantly car-dependent, with local transit options extremely limited for daily work routines. The average local commute runs around 17 minutes, making drives to local facilities like the Butler VA and local clinics manageable.
Major corridors such as Route 8 connect the city to surrounding townships and link commuters southward toward Pittsburgh, situated roughly 35 miles away.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by nearby Moraine State Park, spanning over 16,700 acres with Lake Arthur offering miles of shoreline, beaches, boating, and snowmobiling trails. Closer to town, Succop Nature Park provides tranquil walking paths and ponds, while Alameda Park serves as a centerpiece for community recreation, swimming, and wooded parkland.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by nearby Moraine State Park, spanning over 16,700 acres with Lake Arthur offering miles of shoreline, beaches, boating, and snowmobiling trails. Closer to town, Succop Nature Park provides tranquil walking paths and ponds, while Alameda Park serves as a centerpiece for community recreation, swimming, and wooded parkland.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Butler
Butler, Pennsylvania, is a historic city 35 miles north of Pittsburgh that blends small-town heritage with rugged Western Pennsylvania character. Famous as the birthplace of the Jeep, celebrated annually during the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, Butler offers healthcare workers a quiet, unhurried alternative to urban hospital hubs. Within town, independent spots like Butler Brew Works, Chop Shop, and Cannella Cafe anchor a reviving Main Street, while Alameda Park and nearby Moraine State Park provide expansive outdoor recreation ranging from shoreline hiking to boating. For commuting clinicians, typical drives are short, though a personal vehicle is essential given the lack of public transit. Housing spans character-rich Victorian and Colonial homes in town to newer suburban complexes in southern Butler County. While prospective transplants should expect quiet evenings, chilly gray winters, and patches of post-industrial rust, Butler appeals to nurses seeking a tight-knit community, manageable pacing, and convenient access to regional outdoor escapes.
