Licensed Practical Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.

Washington County Detention Center

Hagerstown, Maryland

Posted Sep 21

Shift and hours: Night shift (mix of 7 pm - 7:30 am and 11 pm - 7:30 am) Full-Time Night Shift (hours are a mix of 7 pm - 7:30 am and 11 pm - 7:30 am) with rotating weekends
Unit and setting: medical department at the Washington County Detention Center · 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.
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 where the facility is located
Term: Permanent Full-time

Do you qualify?

License: Licensed to practice nursing in the state where 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: Practical Nurse license Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Maryland Check your license
Also asks: Ability to communicate effectively
Also asks: Ability to function under supervision
Also asks: Demonstrate clinical competency

Preferred

Experience: MAT/detoxing experience MAT/DETOXING EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Experience: Correctional health care delivery system experience Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus

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What it pays

Night differential: Shift Differential and Weekend Differential Shift Differential and Weekend Differential
Tuition assistance: Offered
Extra pay: Overtime Pay
Extra pay: Shift Differential
Extra pay: Weekend Differential
Extra pay: Premium Holiday Pay
Bonus: Sign-on Bonus opportunities
Bonus: Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
Pay reviews: Pay range reflects base pay plus differentials between shifts, not a sliding scale based on experience (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

BenefitsTuition reimbursement programDescription: INCREASED PAY RATES - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM - GENEROUS PTO PACKAGE
BenefitsGenerous PTO package
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 Insurance optionsWe also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

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BenefitsDisability options
BenefitsSick and Safe Leave Accrual
BenefitsFloating Holidays
Benefits401k with match
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
Sign-on Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus

The role and schedule

Patients: Conducting sick calls for inmates/patients and providing treatment for illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director. Conducting sick calls for inmates/patients and providing treatment for illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director.
Floating: Floats to other units
Day to day: provide comprehensive nursing care while ensuring proper information flow
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 provide treatment for illnesses and injuries per protocol
Day to day: observe, report, and document inmate/patient 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.
Charting: Electronic medical records
Weekends: rotating weekends Full-Time Night Shift (hours are a mix of 7 pm - 7:30 am and 11 pm - 7:30 am) with rotating weekends

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

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.

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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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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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Description: INCREASED PAY RATES - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM - GENEROUS PTO PACKAGE

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

Available Positions

Full-Time Night Shift (hours are a mix of 7 pm - 7:30 am and 11 pm - 7:30 am) 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.

Mat/detoxing experience preferred but not required

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, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, 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, 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 Maryland
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to function under supervision
Demonstrate clinical competency
Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus

What's around it?

In Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $1,114/mo
Household income: $52,221/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Hagerstown, MD

NeighborhoodsProspective residents and medical workers frequently look toward the northern end of town, including established communities like Fountainhead, Longmeadow, and Paramount, known for mature trees and a quieter residential feel. Nearby outlying pockets such as Maugansville and Halfway offer accessible suburban formats, while surrounding Washington County towns like Boonsboro, Williamsport, Sharpsburg, and Smithsburg appeal to those wanting more rural breathing room. Downtown Hagerstown provides walkable blocks with historic architecture, terraced rowhomes, and restored older properties within reach of local cultural venues.

Prospective residents and medical workers frequently look toward the northern end of town, including established communities like Fountainhead, Longmeadow, and Paramount, known for mature trees and a quieter residential feel. Nearby outlying pockets such as Maugansville and Halfway offer accessible suburban formats, while surrounding Washington County towns like Boonsboro, Williamsport, Sharpsburg, and Smithsburg appeal to those wanting more rural breathing room.

Downtown Hagerstown provides walkable blocks with historic architecture, terraced rowhomes, and restored older properties within reach of local cultural venues.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: stevepowellrealtor.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: homesbypamelaterry.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundHagerstown functions as Western Maryland's Hub City, positioned directly at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and Interstate 81. Local hospital staff commuting to major employers like Meritus Health generally experience short intra-city travel times, with local commutes averaging around 18 minutes. Having a personal vehicle is essential for daily routines, as public transit is limited to local bus service provided by Washington County Transit. Regional commutes toward Frederick run 25 to 35 minutes, whereas driving into Baltimore or Washington, D.C., typically spans 60 to 90 minutes off-peak but can stretch beyond two hours in rush-hour traffic along I-70 and the I-270 corridor.

Hagerstown functions as Western Maryland's Hub City, positioned directly at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and Interstate 81. Local hospital staff commuting to major employers like Meritus Health generally experience short intra-city travel times, with local commutes averaging around 18 minutes. Having a personal vehicle is essential for daily routines, as public transit is limited to local bus service provided by Washington County Transit.

Regional commutes toward Frederick run 25 to 35 minutes, whereas driving into Baltimore or Washington, D.C., typically spans 60 to 90 minutes off-peak but can stretch beyond two hours in rush-hour traffic along I-70 and the I-270 corridor.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: stevepowellrealtor.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: homesbypamelaterry.com Source 4: stevepowellrealtor.com

OutdoorsHagerstown City Park is the city's outdoor centerpiece, featuring walking trails, duck ponds, and an island alongside historic grounds. Fairgrounds Park offers sports fields, fitness trails, and a skate park, while the paved waterfront Hagerstown Cultural Trail connects the stadium district at Meritus Park directly into City Park. Beyond municipal borders, outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to hiking along the Appalachian Trail, the historical towpaths of the C&O Canal along the Potomac, Maryland Heights Trail near Harpers Ferry, and the expansive preserved landscapes of Antietam National Battlefield roughly fifteen minutes south.

Hagerstown City Park is the city's outdoor centerpiece, featuring walking trails, duck ponds, and an island alongside historic grounds. Fairgrounds Park offers sports fields, fitness trails, and a skate park, while the paved waterfront Hagerstown Cultural Trail connects the stadium district at Meritus Park directly into City Park.

Beyond municipal borders, outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to hiking along the Appalachian Trail, the historical towpaths of the C&O Canal along the Potomac, Maryland Heights Trail near Harpers Ferry, and the expansive preserved landscapes of Antietam National Battlefield roughly fifteen minutes south.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visithagerstown.org Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: visitmaryland.org Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: stevepowellrealtor.com

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Living in Hagerstown

Affectionately known as the Hub City, Hagerstown delivers a distinct mix of Appalachian foothills, deep transportation history, and approachable small-city living. For healthcare professionals taking roles at anchors like Meritus Health, the city offers relief from the dense, costly I-270 corridor while preserving easy weekend access to Frederick, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Shift workers benefit from brief local driving times, though navigating Western Maryland requires a reliable car due to limited bus transit from Washington County Transit.

Daily life balances historic charm with emerging urban energy. Downtown centers around the scenic Hagerstown Cultural Trail, linking Meritus Park's ballpark excitement to the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and duck ponds at Hagerstown City Park. Dining ranges from genuine German fare at Schmankerl Stube to pints at Baile Cask & Kettle or Hub City Brewery. When settling down, nurses often explore quiet north-end communities like Fountainhead and Longmeadow or outlying towns like Boonsboro, balancing suburban ease against the ongoing revitalization and varied streetscapes of the urban center. For clinicians seeking manageable commutes and rich outdoor escapes along the C&O Canal and Appalachian Trail, Hagerstown presents a practical, community-centered Maryland home base.

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As of 2026Source 1: stevepowellrealtor.com Source 2: homesbypamelaterry.com Source 3: visithagerstown.org Source 4: visithagerstown.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: realestate.usnews.com

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