Mental Health Nurse (LPN or RN)

Description PrimeCare Medical Inc., is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to work as the Mental Health Nurse in the Medical Department at the Lancaster County Prison located in Lancaster, PA.

This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday, either 7

00am- 3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm. LPN

Hourly Rate

$26.00 RN

Hourly Rate

$33.00

Job Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Nurse will primarily be responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing of the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities will include: Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Conducting sick call for patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PrimeCare Medical Inc Medical Director. Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmates/patients and participate in the formulation of the plan of care. Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record. Serve as the PCM mental health liaison between the medical unit, facility staff, and psychiatric/psychological services outside the facility. Facilitates admission and placement of inmates/patients in forensic and community Mental Health facilities. Monitors all psychiatric/psychological services provided. Monitor the standards of care in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards.

Benefits

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include: Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience and licensure. Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision). Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered. Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match). Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.

Requirements

Active LPN or RN 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 competency