Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Belknap County Department of Corrections located in Laconia, NH.
- Shift and hours
- 1st or 2nd shift · 7a-5p or 1-11p PT OR PRN 1st or 2nd. 7a-5p or 1-11p.
- Unit and setting
- medical department Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Medical Directorinmates/patients
- License
- LPN license In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located.licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located
- Term
- Per Diem PT OR PRN 1st or 2nd. 7a-5p or 1-11p.Part-time or PRN
Do you qualify?
- License
- licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located.
- License
- Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania Check your license
- Also asks
- ability to multi-task and good grasp of patient assessment skills 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.
- Also asks
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Also asks
- Ability to function under supervision
- Also asks
- Demonstrate clinical competency
Preferred
- Experience
- Experience in correctional health care delivery system Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus
What it pays
- Pay differential
- Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation
- Weekend differential
- compensation Weekend Differential compensation
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Extra pay
- Overtime Pay
- Extra pay
- Shift Differential
- Extra pay
- Weekend Differential
- Extra pay
- Premium Holiday Pay
- Bonus
- Sign on Bonus
- Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, Dental, and VisionStandard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available).
- BenefitsLife Insurance and Disability optionsWe also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.
- BenefitsGenerous PTO
- BenefitsFloating Holidays
- Benefits401k with match
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement program
More benefits (13)
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- On-the-job training
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Medical
- Disability
- PTO
The role and schedule
- Floating
- Floats to other units
- 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 accurate 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 call and provide treatment for illnesses and injuries Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Medical Director
- Day to day
- observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions and progress and participate in formulation of care plan Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmates/patients and participate 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
- Day to day
- provide assistance to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists Nurses will also provide assistance to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists.
- Weekends
- Weekends required
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- 2-week orientation This position provides a 2 week orientation period where you will be training on-the-job and shadowing with the nursing staff.
- Your preceptor
- A preceptor is assigned to you
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing
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PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Belknap County Department of Corrections located in Laconia, NH. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN.
Available Shifts
PT OR PRN 1st or 2nd. 7a-5p or 1-11p.
JOB
Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated 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 call for inmate/patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Medical Director Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmates/patients and participate 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 and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as 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 Pennsylvania
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to function under supervision
- Demonstrate clinical competency
- Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus
Company
Overview
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.
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!
What's around it?
Laconia, NHFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,224/mo
- Household income
- $73,218/yr, all local households, not nurse pay