LPN Eve and PRN

Description

Full Time Evening and PT or PRN every other weekend

Prime Care Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard‑working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Kent County Detention Center, located in Chestertown, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an RN.

• Deliver nursing care for Medication Assisted Treatment Program in accordance with PCM Policies and Procedures. Ensure that nursing practice complies with established nursing standards and scope of practice limitations.
• Function as MAT Nurse and coordinate care for all patients receiving medications for substance use disorder.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining security requirements.
• Perform duties under supervision of an RN pursuant to protocols established by the Medical Director.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team of PCM nurses, providers, security, administration, and community providers.
• Coordinate and implement daily dosing of MAT medications in accordance with facility procedures and PCM dosing policy.
• Maintain a professional relationship with facility staff, unit staff, providers, and corporate staff.
• Act as MAT patient liaison through permitted communications on behalf of PCM, the contracted facility and outside agencies.
• Coordinate care for all MAT patients and/or applicable candidates by obtaining records, coordinating care, and making appropriate referrals.
• Ensure compliance with established PCM standards and follow corporate and facility policies and procedures for MAT in clinical practice.
• Ensure that the proper flow of relevant information (inmate/patient information, unit problems) is disseminated to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain security and privacy of all medical records, and communicate in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR guidelines for confidentiality.
• Monitor nursing care to avoid inappropriate use and/or duplication of services and advise HSA and charge nurse if situations arise.
• Screen for appropriate referrals to providers for MAT and ensure all follow‑up tasks are created.
• Ensure strict compliance with all applicable pharmacy regulations for ordering, storing, and administration of medications for opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder.
• Monitor stock inventories of supplies and equipment and alert head nurse of needs.
• Obtain regular lab specimens as required by MAT program policy.
• Assist patients with community reentry by linking to community MAT providers, obtaining ROIs, and faxing all pertinent records.
• Attend scheduled Interdisciplinary Team Meetings for MAT weekly and keep recorded minutes.
• Report data as required and participate in program evaluation, maintaining ongoing records pertaining to MAT patients for quarterly and yearly statistics.
• Attend seminars, workshops, conferences at PCM direction.
• Exercise flexibility in work schedule; unpredictable circumstances may warrant additional work hours and overnight travel to facilities.
• May be required to relocate (temporarily) to meet PCM needs.
• Adhere to established PCM and facility policies and procedures.
• In the absence of the charge nurse, be operationally responsible and accountable for nursing functions of the medical unit.
• Provide other services and perform duties assigned by charge nurse, HSA, or corporate staff.
• Maintain accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• When necessary, conduct sick call (if permitted by state regulations) for inmates/patients, providing treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries as defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Medical Director; refer cases not covered by protocol or unresponsive to treatment to an appropriate PCM physician.
• Receive and give inter‑shift reports to ensure continuity of care and disseminate pertinent information for the incoming shift.
• Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmates/patients, participating in the formulation of the MAT care plan.

This position provides a 2‑week orientation period where…