Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN Full Time 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift
Company: PrimeCare Medical of West Virginia Inc
Location: Charleston
Posted on: June 14, 2022
Job Description:
We have exciting LPN openings in our medical department at the
South Central Regional Jail in Charleston, WV.We are currently
offering a $5,000 sign on bonus!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.The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily be
responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care. Other
responsibilities include:
- Maintaining security of all medical records
- Ensuring strict compliance to all applicable pharmacy
regulations
- 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 for selected minor illnesses and injuries.
- Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and
progress of patients and participating in the formulation of the
plan of nursing care
- Record, retrieve and file medical information in the
inmate/patient medical record
- Accompanies and assists PCM physicians during facility
roundsQualified applicants will have the following requirements:
- Active LPN license in the state the facility is located
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong patient assessment skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrate clinical competencyCompany 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 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.PCM is dedicated to our
employees and we 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!
Keywords: PrimeCare Medical of West Virginia Inc, Charleston , Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN Full Time 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift, Healthcare , Charleston, West Virginia
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