Nurse - LPN (4773-39)

Hamilton County Government•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing nursing care within a correctional setting at the River City Correctional Center. The role requires utilizing nursing knowledge and expertise to follow policies and procedures, ensure patient safety, and administer care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, medication administration, assisting with examinations, performing clinical tests, and maintaining confidentiality. The position requires the ability to work independently, demonstrate critical thinking, and communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program for practical or vocational nursing.
Hold a current license to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code & proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.
Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) including CPR and AED for Healthcare Professionals.
A valid driver's license in the state of residence and proof of auto insurance upon hire and both are to be maintained throughout employment.
Considerable knowledge of nursing/medical care.
Knowledge of substance abuse and substance dependency.
Ability to relate with people, listen and resolve problems effectively.
Demonstration of a high degree of organizational skills.
Working knowledge of standards and policies and procedures regarding medical services provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
Visual ability to effectively operate necessary medical equipment as well as office equipment including copier, facsimile machine and audio visual aids.
Hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals both in person and over a telephone.
Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals both in person and over a telephone.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

Utilize knowledge and expertise to ensure that nursing processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures, accreditation standards and scope of nursing practice.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills to independently and confidently provide nursing care as needed to patients within the correctional setting.
Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Communicate effectively with patients, peers and employees at all levels within the organization.
Collect and document data related to patients’ initial intake information, vital signs, treatments and other pertinent information within the scope of nursing practice.
Observe, record and report changes in patients’ conditions to Nursing Supervisor and/or Medical Director within a timely manner.
Respond, assist and/or take action in all healthcare related emergency situations.
Administer and document medication under physician’s order and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medical error.
Assist the Medical Director, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Psychologist and Nursing Supervisor with examinations of patients.
Perform select clinical tests including, but not limited to; urinalysis, urine culture and sensitivity, pregnancy tests, blood glucose monitoring, influenza and strep test.
Perform clerical duties as needed to maintain a safe, clean organized medical office.
Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to information maintained in medical records.