LPN - Jail

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides healthcare services to inmates at the Huron County Corrections Facility under the supervision of the Medical Director. The role works collaboratively with physicians to treat illness and injury, provide preventive care, assist with physical examinations and medical surveillance, oversee medication distribution, and provide health and medical education. The LPN triages and assesses illnesses and injuries, provides direct care and first aid, prepares for physician clinics, obtains vital signs, administers medications and injections under the Medical Director’s direction, implements and documents physician orders, and communicates with providers. The position also reviews inmate medical screenings and health histories, administers and interprets TB skin tests, coordinates testing and transfers, maintains supplies and equipment, and works with security staff and other healthcare partners. This is a part-time position at Fisher-Titus. Work takes place in a corrections environment and involves exposure to body fluids. Physical demands include standing and walking for 6–8 hours, sitting for 1–2 hours, and bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling for up to one-third of the time. The role requires precise motor function in both hands, gross motor function in both feet, and lifting up to 25 pounds one-third or more of the time.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
Successful completion of a pharmacology course.
Two to three years of hands-on clinical patient care experience in a skilled nursing facility, psychiatric ward, chemical dependency facility, or correctional facility.
Current State of Ohio licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Valid vehicle insurance.
Valid State of Ohio driver's license.
Knowledge of general hospital practices and procedures in a corrections environment.
Ability to use and operate medical and laboratory tools and equipment, including blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, venipuncture tubes, glucose scan monitors, STD cultures, PAP smears, UA dipsticks, and first aid equipment.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 25 pounds one-third or more of the time.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow safety, security, and regulatory policies.

Nice To Haves

Basic EKG course recommended.
Blood-drawing experience preferred.
IV certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Triage illnesses and injuries based on inmate complaints and face-to-face assessments, referring cases to a physician as appropriate.
Provide direct patient care, including first aid when applicable.
Prepare for and work in physician clinics.
Obtain vital signs and conduct health appraisal assessments as applicable.
Pass oral medications and administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections under the direction of the Medical Director; document medications on the MAR.
Implement physician orders in a timely manner, document actions, and communicate frequently with applicable providers.
Provide healthcare education to staff and inmates and act as a resource person.
Administer and interpret TB skin tests for staff and inmates.
Review initial inmate medical screenings and interview inmates about health history and current status to determine medical appropriateness for jail.
Coordinate medical testing and transfers.
Monitor and maintain healthcare supplies and equipment as assigned.
Work cooperatively with security staff, physicians, health administration, and other contract healthcare providers.
Attend mandatory education programs, staff meetings, and monthly rounding; complete required department-specific education and training.
Maintain confidentiality and follow safety, security, exposure-control, regulatory-compliance, and patient-rights requirements.
Communicate compassionately, demonstrate service etiquette, promote patient privacy and safety, and contribute to quality improvement.