PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work part time in the medical department at the Charles County Detention Center located in La Plata, MD .
Posted Sep 21
Shift and hours
Evenings (2 pm to 10:30 pm) · Nights (10 pm to 6:30 am) Full-time Evenings with rotating weekends (2 pm to 10:30 pm) Full-time Nights with rotating weekends (10 pm to 6:30 am)
Unit and setting
medical department at the Charles County Detention Center · Correctional Inmates/patients in detention center medical and mental health units
License
RN license Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland.
Term
Permanent Part time
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License
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Also asks
Ability to multi-task and good grasp of patient assessment skillsThe RN 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 range for Maryland staff rolesMaryland staff postings that state pay run $32/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $51/hr, across 809 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.
Extra pay
Overtime Pay
Extra pay
Shift Differential
Extra pay
Weekend Differential compensation
Extra pay
Premium Holiday Pay
Bonus
Sign-on Bonus opportunities
Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
Pay reviews
Pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects base pay plus differentials between shifts(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
Weekend Differential
Sign-on Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
The role and schedule
Day to day
Performs duties under supervision of Medical Director or mid-level practitioner according to established protocolsPerforms duties under the supervision of a Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner (i.e., PA-C or CRNP) according to protocols established by the Medical Director.
Day to day
Ensure proper flow of relevant information is disseminated to appropriate personnelEnsure that the proper flow of relevant information (inmate/patient information, unit problems) is disseminated to appropriate personnel.
Day to day
Provide health counseling to inmates/patientsProvide health counseling to inmates/patients.
Day to day
Conduct sick calls, provide provisional diagnosis and treatment, and refer uncovered cases to a PCM Physician
Day to day
Administer immunizations, tuberculin testing, basic and advanced first aid, CPR, visual examinations, and oxygen
Day to day
Perform 12-lead ECGs and assemble results for provider interpretationPerform twelve (12) lead electrocardiograms and assemble results for interpretation by a provider.
Day to day
Record retrieval and file medical information in medical recordsRecord retrieval and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.
Day to day
Administer treatment prescribed by verbal or written orders from a providerAdminister treatment prescribed by verbal or written orders from a provider.
Day to day
Administer oral and parenteral medications prescribed by a ProviderAdminister oral and parenteral medications prescribed by a Provider.
Day to day
Take vital signs, complete assessments, and document on dispensary cards for medical and mental health units at start of every shift
Weekends
Rotating weekendsFull-time Evenings with rotating weekends (2 pm to 10:30 pm)
Employment
Full-time
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
Orientation
2-week orientationThis 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.
Hiring organization
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…
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work part time 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 the Nurse Supervisor, ADON, DON, and HSA.
Available Positions
Full-time Evenings with rotating weekends (2 pm to 10:30 pm)
Full-time Nights with rotating weekends (10 pm to 6:30 am)
Job
Responsibilities
Performs duties under the supervision of a Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner (i.e., PA-C or CRNP) according to protocols established by the Medical Director.
Ensure that the proper flow of relevant information (inmate/patient information, unit problems) is disseminated to appropriate personnel.
Provide health counseling to inmates/patients.
Conduct sick calls for inmates/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director. Refer to all cases not covered by the written protocol or that do not respond to treatment to an appropriate PCM Physician.
Administer immunizations, tuberculin testing, basic and advanced first aid, basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation, visual acuity and telebinocular examinations, and oxygen, when indicated.
Perform twelve (12) lead electrocardiograms and assemble results for interpretation by a provider.
Record retrieval and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.
Administer treatment prescribed by verbal or written orders from a provider.
Administer oral and parenteral medications prescribed by a Provider.
At a minimum of every shift, at the beginning of the shift, take vital signs, do a complete assessment, and document findings on the dispensary card of all inmates/patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unit.
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, and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as 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 RN 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. Other requirements include:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland.
Clinical decision-making ability.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency.
Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.
Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!
Neighborhoods+La Plata features established residential subdivisions and newer planned communities. Neighborhoods like The Villages of Steeplechase and Quailwood offer a mix of single-family houses and townhomes convenient to central amenities. Clarks Run provides a quiet, peaceful suburban setting popular with residents seeking low noise and tight-knit streets, while Three Kings Grant represents a more premium tier of larger single-family properties on generous lots. For rental living, modern garden-style apartment complexes such as Ascend Pinegrove sit along the edges of town.
La Plata features established residential subdivisions and newer planned communities. Neighborhoods like The Villages of Steeplechase and Quailwood offer a mix of single-family houses and townhomes convenient to central amenities.
Clarks Run provides a quiet, peaceful suburban setting popular with residents seeking low noise and tight-knit streets, while Three Kings Grant represents a more premium tier of larger single-family properties on generous lots. For rental living, modern garden-style apartment complexes such as Ascend Pinegrove sit along the edges of town.
Getting around+Hospital workers employed locally at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center enjoy quick, straightforward drives across town, typically taking just a few minutes with easy on-site surface parking. However, regional travel relies heavily on US-301 (Crain Highway), which connects northward through Waldorf toward Washington, D.C., and links to routes like MD-210, I-495, and I-95. Driving US-301 during peak morning and evening rush hours brings persistent congestion and delays, and public transit options are quite limited, making personal vehicle ownership essential.
Hospital workers employed locally at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center enjoy quick, straightforward drives across town, typically taking just a few minutes with easy on-site surface parking. However, regional travel relies heavily on US-301 (Crain Highway), which connects northward through Waldorf toward Washington, D.C., and links to routes like MD-210, I-495, and I-95. Driving US-301 during peak morning and evening rush hours brings persistent congestion and delays, and public transit options are quite limited, making personal vehicle ownership essential.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by nearby county and town parks. Gilbert Run Recreational Park is a major hub featuring hiking trails, playgrounds, and a freshwater lake for fishing and boating. Laurel Springs Regional Park, Turkey Hill Park, and La Plata Park provide expansive sports fields and walking spaces, while the Clarks Run Nature Area offers scenic woodland footpaths. Cycling and jogging enthusiasts also frequent the paved Indian Head Rail Trail, which traverses rural Charles County from White Plains to Indian Head.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by nearby county and town parks. Gilbert Run Recreational Park is a major hub featuring hiking trails, playgrounds, and a freshwater lake for fishing and boating.
Laurel Springs Regional Park, Turkey Hill Park, and La Plata Park provide expansive sports fields and walking spaces, while the Clarks Run Nature Area offers scenic woodland footpaths. Cycling and jogging enthusiasts also frequent the paved Indian Head Rail Trail, which traverses rural Charles County from White Plains to Indian Head.
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 La Plata
Serving as the historic seat of Charles County, La Plata offers healthcare professionals a rare blend of quiet Southern Maryland charm and direct proximity to clinical employment. For nurses taking positions at UM Charles Regional Medical Center, living in town eliminates stressful highway travel, replacing long commutes with breezy drives from neighborhoods like Quailwood, Clarks Run, or The Villages of Steeplechase. Off shift, the community delivers a peaceful tempo: morning coffee at Wee Bean Coffee Roasters, casual Italian dinners at Il Gusto Ristorante, performances at Port Tobacco Players theater, and weekend paddle-boating or trail running at Gilbert Run Recreational Park. While La Plata avoids the density and fast pace of northern suburbs, the tradeoffs are concrete. Nightlife is minimal, dining spots close early, public transportation is sparse, and traveling north along US-301 requires navigating significant commuter congestion. For nurses who value safety, outdoor space, strong schools, and a tight-knit small-town fabric under forty miles from Washington, D.C., La Plata provides an appealing and stable home base.
