JOB DETAILS

Licensed Practical Nurse

CompanyPrimeCare Medical, Inc.
LocationLa Plata
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 23, 2026
About The Company
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is the premier provider of contracted Health Care Services in the correctional setting. Since 1985, PrimeCare Medical, Inc. has managed county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the Northeastern United States. We offer a customized health care program that includes medical, mental health, dental, pharmacy, laboratory, nursing services, risk management, etc. Our proven track record of cost effectiveness along with a Corporate staff that has 200+ years of correctional experience makes PrimeCare Medical, Inc. a true leader.
About the Role

Description

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


  • Full-time Evenings with an every other weekend rotation
  • Part-Time Evenings with every other weekend, 8 hours a week
  • PRN open availability



Job Responsibilities: The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is disseminated to appropriate personnel. In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse will also maintain, update, and work with electronic medical records and ensure that they are secure. Other responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
  • Conducting sick calls for inmates/patients and providing treatment for illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director.
  • Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmates/patients and participating in the formulation of the plan of care.
  • Record, retrieve, and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.



This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.




Additional Compensation:

In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential, weekend Differential, Premium Holiday Pay, 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.)

Requirements

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a fast-paced position and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located.

Other requirements for the Licensed Practical Nurse include:

  • Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Maryland
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to function under supervision
  • Demonstrate clinical competency
  • Experience in correctional health care delivery system, a plus


Key Skills
Patient AssessmentElectronic Medical RecordsRecord KeepingControlled Substances ManagementNarcotics ManagementSharps ManagementClinical CompetencyCommunicationMulti-tasking
Categories
HealthcareGovernment & Public SectorSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Overtime PayShift DifferentialWeekend DifferentialPremium Holiday PayEmployee Referral Bonus
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily provide comprehensive nursing care, ensuring proper information flow to appropriate personnel, while maintaining and securing electronic medical records. Other duties include maintaining accurate records of controlled substances, conducting sick calls, observing and documenting patient progress, and participating in care plan formulation.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$29 - $35
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
707
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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