Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse- 20088000 (260006UH) Licensed Practical Nurse- 20088000 ( 260006UH ) Organization Agency Contact Name and Information : View phone number on click.appcast.io/ View email address on click.appcast.io Unposting Date Oct 1, 2026, 3:59:00 AM Work Location Lebanon Correctional Institute 3791 State Route 63 Lebanon 45036 Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Warren County-Lebanon Compensation : $58,000 Schedule Full-time Union : OCSEA Primary Job Skill Nursing Technical Skills : Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Direct Support/Direct Care, Nursing Professional Skills : Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Confidentiality Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none! Job Description What You’ll Do: Starting pay is approximately $58,000 based on shift assignments. Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which went into effect January 1, 2023. The NLC allows an LPN to hold one multistate license (MSL) in their primary state of residence while practicing virtually or over state lines in 37 other compact states across the country. THIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. Provides patient care as directed Documents patient-related care timely within the electronic health record Maintain patient medical records Administers medication, including oral and intramuscular medications, may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified Performs treatments Assists with Doctor’s Sick Call Assists with chronic care clinics management Participates in patient care planning and treatment team activities Responds to emergencies Provides emergency care and collection of patient data Collects vital signs and timely documents all findings Collects urine and/or other body fluid specimens May perform venipuncture in order to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis Prepares patients for release and/or transfer (i.e., Intra-system, out to court) by reviewing patient care, completing Intra-System Transfer Summaries and/or Release Summaries Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and timely forwarded to pharmacy services Participates in work-related training and all institution training exercises as assigned. Provides assistance to other healthcare staff Investigates and documents problem areas and/or areas of concern Reviews shift report from preceding shift(s) Assist physicians with medical procedures Assumes duties of other nurses during absences Observes, documents and provides nursing support to assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, psychiatric attendants, and/or patient care assistants) Provides patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of disease Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings Performs and/or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies Assists ancillary staff including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers as needed to ensure patient care needs are met Must work overtime as required What You’ll Do: Starting pay is approximately $58,000 based on shift assignments. Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which went into effect January 1, 2023. The NLC allows an LPN to hold one multistate license (MSL) in their primary state of residence while practicing virtually or over state lines in 37 other compact states across the country. THIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. Provides patient care as directed Documents patient-related care timely within the electronic health record Maintain patient medical records Administers medication, including oral and intramuscular medications, may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified Performs treatments Assists with Doctor’s Sick Call Assists with chronic care clinics management Participates in patient care planning and treatment team activities Responds to emergencies Provides emergency care and collection of patient data Collects vital signs and timely documents all findings Collects urine and/or other body fluid specimens May perform venipuncture in order to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis Prepares patients for release and/or transfer (i.e., Intra-system, out to court) by reviewing patient care, completing Intra-System Transfer Summaries and/or Release Summaries Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and timely forwarded to pharmacy services Participates in work-related training and all institution training exercises as assigned. Provides assistance to other healthcare staff Investigates and documents problem areas and/or areas of concern Reviews shift report from preceding shift(s) Assist physicians with medical procedures Assumes duties of other nurses during absences Observes, documents and provides nursing support to assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, psychiatric attendants, and/or patient care assistants) Provides patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of disease Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Performs administrative duties Attends meetings Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings Performs and/or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies Assists ancillary staff including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers as needed to ensure patient care needs are met Must work overtime as required At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code; MDS certification issued by ANNAC (i.e. American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination). License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code; MDS certification issued by ANNAC (i.e. American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination). Job Skills: Nursing, Basic Medical Procedures, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Cultural Awareness, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Confidentiality Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr