Psychiatric Nurse (RN or LPN)

Description PrimeCare Medical Inc., is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to work as the Psychiatric 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 Psychiatric Nurse is 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: 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. Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee. Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar.

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

Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania. Clinical decision-making ability is required Effective communication skills Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship