$55/hr LPN Corrections - SCI Waymart (Waymart, PA)

Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Waymart, Waymart, PA

• Second shift: (1400-2230)
• 8 hour shifts
• Every other weekend off
• Rotating Holiday

LPN Rate: $55/hour flat rate

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an independent contractor with Quality Patient Centered Services (QPCS), and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections’ Health Care Team, you will assist in providing quality care to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Offender Population. LPNs will apply clinical nursing skills, hands-on assessments, and will assist practitioners and RNs on a daily basis. LPNs will assist with initial screenings, medication administration, health care emergencies, and physical health assessments. LPNs shall maintain department compliance for inspections, participate in in-service training, and may provide health related education to staff and offenders.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a Correctional Facility or Emergency Room
• Experience involving mental or chemical health assessments
• Prior experience using Electronic Health Records (EMR)

Qualifications:

Necessary Special Requirements - Possession of a current Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Legal Requirements:

• A required submission of criminal history reports.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or you may be disqualified.

Considerations:

We are excited to offer you an incredible opportunity to showcase your skills at SCI Waymart. This experience can give you a spotlight when applying for a full-time opportunity.

While some staffing agencies may offer health insurance, it is important to know what you are paying for. Most staffing agencies offer indemnity plans that are not major medical, and even if they offer major medical, you will likely pay the full cost.

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Please note that this posting is for an hourly contract position that is non-benefits eligible. Therefore, it does not offer benefits, paid time off, or overtime pay. It also does not qualify for worker’s compensation or unemployment benefits.

We hope this information helps you make an informed decision about this opportunity

Core Competencies and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, the practice of triage, nursing assessment, skilled nursing tasks, use of diagnostic instruments and apply independent nursing judgment
• Demonstrates a strong ability to make accurate and safe assessments of medical situations
• Demonstrates skills in assessing and creating care plans for inmate health care needs
• Demonstrates efficiency using electronic medical records
• Demonstrates ability to work with physicians, correctional nursing staff members, representatives of other agencies and correctional facility personnel
• Demonstrates ability to as part of a medical team an
• Demonstrates ability to handle difficult and behaviorally challenged persons and remain calm in tense or potentially threatening situations.

About Our Company:

Quality Patient Centered Services (QPCS) is a nurse owned company and all internal staff are clinical. We know the job. We know what we are asking of you. WE VALUE WHAT YOU DO. Please come join our QPCS family. QPCS has served the Federal and State Governments for over 10 years and exclusively works with the Military and Pennsylvania State Department of Corrections. Come join our team and be a part of something amazing by serving those who serve us and supporting your fellow nurses during this time of need.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Paid training
• Referral program

Physical setting:

• Corrections

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waymart, PA 18472: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is a REALISTIC start date for you?
• Do you understand this is an independent contractor position and is non-benefits eligible?
• Are you available for full time hours or part time hours?

Experience:

• Corrections or psych: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pennsylvania LPN License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person