LPN - Huron County Jail

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing a wide range of healthcare services to inmates at the Huron County Corrections Facility under the supervision of the Medical Director. Services include working collaboratively with the physician in the treatment of illness and injury, providing preventive care, providing assistance during physical examination, assisting with medical surveillance, overseeing medication distribution, and providing health and medical education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing
Successful completion of a pharmacology course
Two to three years of clinical hands on patient care experience in a skilled nursing facility, psychiatric ward, chemical dependency facility or correctional facility.
Current Licensure State of Ohio
Current CPR
Valid Vehicle Insurance
Valid State of Ohio driver's license
General hospital practices and procedures in a corrections environment

Nice To Haves

Basic EKG course recommended
Draw blood preferred
IV certified preferred

Responsibilities

Triaging illnesses/injuries based on inmate's complaints and face to face assessments and referring to physician as appropriate.
Performing triage and providing direct patient care, including first aid, when applicable.
Preparing for and working in physician clinics.
Obtaining vital signs and conducting health appraisal assessments as applicable.
The LPN may pass oral medications, give intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. Administers drugs under the direction of the Medical Director and documenting on MAR.
Implements physician orders in a timely manner and documentation of same.
Communicates frequently with applicable Providers.
Acting as a resource person for and providing healthcare education to staff and inmates.
Administering and interpreting TB skin tests to staff and inmates.
Reviewing initial medical screening of inmates, interviewing inmates regarding health history and current status determining medical appropriateness into the jail.
Coordinate medical testing and transfers.
Monitoring and maintaining healthcare supplies and equipment as assigned.
Working cooperatively with security staff, physicians, health administration and other contract healthcare providers.