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Licensed Practical Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.

Butler, Pennsylvania

$31/hr

About $64k–$75k/yr

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LPNSign-on bonus

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 21, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $64k–$75k a year, and there's a sign-on bonus on top. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot. Eight-hour shifts keep the days human-sized — rarer than it should be, and worth noticing.

What the listing says

Differentials
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, and 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.)
Shift
Rotating · 8-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
Full-Time Second Shift (2 pm to 10:30 pm with rotating weekends) · Part-Time Swing Shift (6 am to 2:30 pm and 2 pm to 10:30 pm biweekly shifts, with rotating weekends)
Orientation & support
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.

About this role

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Description: $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME - INCREASED PAY RATES - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM - GENEROUS PTO PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work full-time in the medical department at the Butler County Prison located in Butler, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN. Available Shifts: Full-Time Second Shift (2 pm to 10:30 pm with rotating weekends) Part-Time Swing Shift (6 am to 2:30 pm and 2 pm to 10:30 pm biweekly shifts, with rotating weekends) Part-Time Second Shift (2 pm to 10:30 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. 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, Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, and 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: 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 a 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!

Skills for this role

Patient AssessmentControlled Substances ManagementSharps ManagementSick CallsMedication DistributionElectronic Health Records Management

Requirements

  • Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • On-the-job training
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching

About the employer

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PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
Hiring organization

You would practice correctional healthcare for PrimeCare Medical at sites like Charles County Detention Center in La Plata and St. Mary's Detention Center in Leonardtown. The work is concrete: sick call, med pass, intake screenings, immunizations, ECGs, vitals, chronic care,…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Hands-on detention medical work: sick call, meds, ECGs, intake, emergencies
  • Two-week orientation with shadowing noted at St. Mary's Detention Center
  • Tuition reimbursement advertised for full-time RN roles

What reviewers flag

  • Glassdoor ~2.6/5 and Indeed ~2.8/5 overall from hundreds of reviews
  • Nurses report high turnover, limited MD presence, and feeling replaceable
  • Contract loss led to a WARN for 50 layoffs at York County Prison in 2025
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Living in Butler, PA

Butler offers a small-town, rural-suburban feel north of Pittsburgh, with rolling hills and easy access to Moraine State Park's Lake Arthur. A practical choice for RNs seeking quieter living with weekend city access.

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State price level · Pennsylvania
2% below the national average
State index 97.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$818/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$44,247/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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