PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work full-time in the medical department at the Garrett County Detention Center located in La Plata, MD . In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor, ADON, DON, and HSA. Available Shifts : Nurses work two 16-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift and, every other weekend Full-Time Rotating Day & Evenings (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM) Part-Time Rotating Day & Evenings (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM) PRN Rotating Day & Evenings (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs duties under the supervision of a Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner (i.e., PA-C or CRNP) according to protocols established by the Medical Director.
- Ensure that the proper flow of relevant information (inmate/patient information, unit problems) is disseminated to appropriate personnel.
- Provide health counseling to inmates/patients.
- Conduct sick calls for inmates/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director.
- Refer to all cases not covered by the written protocol or that do not respond to treatment to an appropriate PCM Physician.
- Administer immunizations, tuberculin testing, basic and advanced first aid, basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation, visual acuity and telebinocular examinations, and oxygen, when indicated.
- Perform twelve (12) lead electrocardiograms and assemble results for interpretation by a provider.
- Record retrieval and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.
- Administer treatment prescribed by verbal or written orders from a provider.
- Administer oral and parenteral medications prescribed by a Provider.
- At a minimum of every shift, at the beginning of the shift, take vital signs, do a complete assessment, and document findings on the dispensary card of all inmates/patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unit.
- This position provides a 2 week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.
Benefits:
- PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to its employees.
- Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available).
- We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.
- Additional
Compensation:
In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential, and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Sign-on Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities. (Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)
