Licensed Practical Nurse
La Plata, Maryland
- Shift and hours
- Evenings
- Unit and setting
- Correctional
- License
- LPN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- 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.
What it pays
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- On-the-job training
- Referral program
- Overtime pay
- Shift differential
- Weekend differential
More benefits (1)
- Premium holiday pay
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- 2-week orientation
The workplace
The work is concrete: sick call, med pass, intake screenings, immunizations, ECGs, vitals, chronic care, and emergencies under Medical Director protocols—nurses compare it to ER or clinic pace inside a detention setting. Shifts are posted in clear blocks—evenings 2:00–10:30 pm…
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, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
Original listing
Posted on PrimeCare Medical, Inc.’s careers page.
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Description: PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Charles County Detention Center located in La Plata, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN. Part-time Evenings Every Other Weekend (2 pm to 10:30 pm)
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.
Additional
Compensation
In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay
- Shift Differential, weekend Differential, Premium Holiday Pay, 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?
La Plata, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,559/mo
- Household income
- $121,208/yr, all local households, not nurse pay