Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

MCJC•Dayton, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct nursing services as ordered by the physician and register nurse supervisor in accordance with standard nursing practice. Provides general medical care to youth confined in a detention facility. In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge. Provides day-to-day medical services to youth confined in a detention facility. Assists contractual physician with patient care activities and performs skilled nursing duties. Examines sick youth or those complaining of medical injuries or conditions. Administers first aid to youth and staff where skilled nursing care is needed. Assesses youth physical condition and determines needs in conjunction with physician examination, and determines appropriateness for detainment. Assists physicians with the conduct of physical examinations, and medical and surgical procedures, follow-up and care. Dispenses, accounts for, and administers medications under the order of prescribing physician. Verifies medications and consults pharmacies regarding count, side effects and other related matters. Count medication upon receipt to verify number of pills received. Completes admission screenings and forms entering data collected into the JCS system. Assesses youth and makes determinations as to whether a youth should be sent to detention or hospital. Coordinates referrals of detained youth to alternate medical treatment facilities and specialists. Schedules and coordinates physician recommendations for follow-up care including optical, dental, surgical and other medical needs. Maintains contact with contracted physician regarding medical issues and problems and follows, and coordinates with orders of youth’s personal physicians as needed. Completes pre-physical or discharge summaries on youth leaving facility for placement. Writes progress notes to doctor, dentist or psychiatrist and sends information pertaining to medications. Maintains infection control procedures throughout facility and implements medical isolation as necessary. Completes admission screenings and forms. Assesses youth and makes determinations as to whether youth should be sent to detention, hospital, or release. Completes Department of Youth Service forms. Maintain the integrity of all policy and procedures, operations manual. Maintains records pertaining to resident health and medical care. Charts pertinent medical data pertaining to youth medical conditions and treatments.

Requirements

Current Ohio State License to practice
Certification in First Aid and CPR
State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and procedures
Knowledge of pharmacology, medication dosage, administration and side effects
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, diseases, health maintenance, basic psychology
Ability to apply nursing practice to practical situations
Ability to relate effectively to troubled youth
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, youth, parents, health professionals and general public.
Skill in skilled nursing care
Skill in utilization of nursing instruments and medical equipment
Skill in First Aid
Skill in CPR
Skill in maintaining medical records

Nice To Haves

a college degree from an accredited LPN program, with possession of required licenses and certifications, and 3 years LPN experience.

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day medical services to youth confined in a detention facility.
Assists contractual physician with patient care activities and performs skilled nursing duties.
Examines sick youth or those complaining of medical injuries or conditions.
Administers first aid to youth and staff where skilled nursing care is needed.
Assesses youth physical condition and determines needs in conjunction with physician examination, and determines appropriateness for detainment.
Assists physicians with the conduct of physical examinations, and medical and surgical procedures, follow-up and care.
Dispenses, accounts for, and administers medications under the order of prescribing physician.
Verifies medications and consults pharmacies regarding count, side effects and other related matters.
Completes admission screenings and forms entering data collected into the JCS system.
Assesses youth and makes determinations as to whether a youth should be sent to detention or hospital.
Coordinates referrals of detained youth to alternate medical treatment facilities and specialists.
Schedules and coordinates physician recommendations for follow-up care including optical, dental, surgical and other medical needs.
Maintains contact with contracted physician regarding medical issues and problems and follows, and coordinates with orders of youth’s personal physicians as needed.
Completes pre-physical or discharge summaries on youth leaving facility for placement.
Writes progress notes to doctor, dentist or psychiatrist and sends information pertaining to medications.
Maintains infection control procedures throughout facility and implements medical isolation as necessary.
Completes admission screenings and forms.
Assesses youth and makes determinations as to whether youth should be sent to detention, hospital, or release.
Completes Department of Youth Service forms.
Maintain the integrity of all policy and procedures, operations manual.
Maintains records pertaining to resident health and medical care.
Charts pertinent medical data pertaining to youth medical conditions and treatments.
Perform other duties as assigned.