LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Corrections – SCI Camp Hill (Camp Hill, PA) – QPCS – Camp Hill, PA

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Time is of the essence. We are seeking individuals for IMMEDIATE hire which are motivated and serious about working and supporting the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
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Quality Patient Centered Services (QPCS) is URGENTLY seeking energetic and self motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs) to provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs) in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures.
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Candidates will be utilized to assist with facility duties while helping with the State Correctional Institution at SCI Camp Hill, Camp Hill, PA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a professional nursing program

• Unrestricted registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Pennsylvania

• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to be certified prior to starting)

• Current PPD/Chest X Ray/T-SPOT (or ability to obtain prior to starting)

• Must be able to pass a background check needed to work in a state facility

SCHEDULE:

• Full time hours

• 8 hour shift

• Evening shift

• Night shift

• Weekdays/Rotating weekends

LPN Rate: $40/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 License 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: $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
CDC Recommendations Followed

Experience:

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

License/Certification:

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

Shift Availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Contract Length:

• 3 – 4 months

Contract Renewal:

Work Location:

• One location

Uniform:

• Nurses wear own scrubs

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)

Work Remotely:

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required