LPN - Jail

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

9d•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 includes collaborating with physicians in treating illness and injury, providing preventive care, assisting with physical examinations and medical surveillance, overseeing medication distribution, and providing health and medical education. The LPN works with security staff, physicians, health administration, and other contract healthcare providers in a corrections environment. The nurse assesses and triages inmate health concerns, provides direct care and first aid, prepares for physician clinics, administers medications and injections under direction, implements and documents physician orders, and communicates with providers. The role also includes reviewing inmate medical screenings, assessing health history and current status, coordinating medical testing and transfers, administering and interpreting TB skin tests, and maintaining assigned healthcare supplies and equipment. The position requires compliance with safety, security, confidentiality, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements, as well as Fisher-Titus service and communication standards.

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 Ohio licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Valid Ohio driver's license.
Valid vehicle insurance.
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.
Knowledge of general hospital practices and procedures in a corrections environment.

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, and refer 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 as permitted.
Administer drugs under the direction of the Medical Director and document them on the medication administration record (MAR).
Implement physician orders in a timely manner and document completion.
Communicate frequently with applicable providers.
Serve as a resource and provide healthcare education to staff and inmates.
Administer and interpret TB skin tests for staff and inmates.
Review initial medical screenings of inmates, interview them about health history and current status, and determine medical appropriateness for admission to the 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 required education, training, and staff meetings, and participate in monthly rounding with the manager.
Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality and follow safety, security, infection-control, and regulatory policies.
Communicate compassionately, use active listening and designated service tools, protect patient privacy and dignity, and contribute to safe, high-quality care.