NEEDED AT SCI PHOENIX

LPN's

(2) FULL TIME 2nd SHIFT W/ EVERY OTHER WEEKEND AND EVERY OTHER HOLIDAY

LPN Rate: $45/HR FLAT RATE

THE POSITION

Meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population! Quality Patient Centered Services and The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking dedicated and conscientious Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:

Necessary Special Requirements - Possession of a current Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Practice 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.

SCHEDULE:

• Full time hours
• 8 hour shift
• Second shift 1400-2230 w/ every other weekend
• Weekdays/Rotating weekends

LPN Rate: $45/hour flat rate

This posting is for an hourly contract position and is non-benefits eligible

This position does not offer benefits, paid time off, or overtime pay. It does not qualify for worker’s compensation or unemployment benefits.

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)

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 8 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.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

• Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace
• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectively acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Physical setting:

• Corrections

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
CDC Recommendations Followed - To Work at a PA DOC You MUST Be Fully Covid-19 Vaccinated.

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work in Collegeville, PA?
• Have you ever worked for a PA State Correctional Institution and if so, are you eligible for rehire?
• Do you understand this position is an hourly contract position and is non-benefits eligible?
• What (REALISTIC) date are you able to start working?
• "I understand that the DOC is a 24 hours facility. I agree that I am available to work full time hours and at least every other weekend."
• Are you available for full time 2nd shift (1400-2230) with every other weekend?

Experience:

• Correctional nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Psych nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PA LPN CERTIFICATE (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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