LPN - Jail - PRN

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides a wide range of healthcare services to inmates at the Huron County Corrections Facility under the supervision of the Medical Director. The role works collaboratively with the physician 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 also coordinates care and testing, supports clinic operations, and works cooperatively with security staff, physicians, health administration, and other contract healthcare providers.

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 licensure in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR.
Valid vehicle insurance.
Valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
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 inmates’ 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.
Administer drugs under the direction of the Medical Director and document administration on the MAR.
Implement physician orders in a timely manner and document their 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 and training, staff meetings, and monthly rounding; follow applicable safety, security, confidentiality, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.