Licensed Practical Nurse - 20029213

Licensed Practical Nurse – 20029213 Location: Lorain Correctional Institution, Grafton, Ohio (2480 Avon Beldon Road South, 44044). Start pay: approximately $58,000, based on shift assignments. Key Responsibilities Provide patient care as directed. Document patient‑related care timely within the electronic health record. Maintain patient medical records. Administer medication, including oral and intramuscular medications; may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified. Perform treatments. Assist with Doctor’s Sick Call. Assist with chronic care clinic management. Participate in patient care planning and treatment team activities. Respond to emergencies. Provide emergency care and collect patient data. Collect vital signs and document all findings. Collect urine and/or other body fluid specimens. May perform venipuncture to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis. Prepare patients for release or transfer, completing transfer and release summaries. Ensure discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services. Participate in work‑related training and all institutional training exercises as assigned. Provide assistance to other health‑care staff. Investigate and document problem areas and/or areas of concern. Review shift report from preceding shift(s). Assist physicians with medical procedures. Assume duties of other nurses during absences. Observe, document, and provide nursing support to assistive personnel. Provide patient education regarding health‑care maintenance and disease prevention. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities. Perform administrative duties. Attend meetings. Schedule multidisciplinary team meetings. Perform or assist with inventory and ordering of medical supplies. Assist ancillary staff, including health information technicians and medical schedulers, as needed. Work overtime as required. Qualifications License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code; MDS certification issued by ANNAC. Job Skills: Nursing, Basic Medical Procedures, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Cultural Awareness, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Confidentiality. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical coverage. Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the 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, such as employee development funds and public service loan forgiveness. Public retirement systems, such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, plus optional deferred compensation. Legal and Policy Statements Ohio is a tobacco‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug testing and background investigation are required as part of the selection process. Application procedures and accommodation notices are handled through the Ohio Civil Service Application website and the Human Resources Office. California Department of Rehabilitation and Correction provides an inclusive workplace for individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobsohio