LPN/Paramedic - Correctional Medicine Knox County Jail

LPN/Paramedic - Correctional Medicine | TeamHealth

Are you an LPN or Paramedic who is passionate about a vast array of medical pathology that you may not see in a typical healthcare setting?

TeamHealth has the perfect opportunity for you in Mt. Vernon, OH. Enjoy providing evidence-based care, addressing needs not wants, while experiencing a large degree of medical autonomy. Because the population you will be providing intentional care for lack ordinary access to medical care, work is socially meaningful and impactful to a deeper level. The environment you will work at in the Knox County Correctional facility is safer than most healthcare settings as safety and security takes precedence.

In this role, you will be free from coding, billing, insurance, satisfaction surveys, ICD-10 and DRGS. While you will be on call, it is very rare that this requires going in unless to set up a life-sustaining medication. In this role, you will enjoy 8 paid off holidays.

Job Description Overview

• The LPN/Paramedic performs a variety of duties under the direction of the Director of Correctional Medicine and the jail physician.
• The LPN/Paramedic will work as a part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• LPN/Paramedic performs all clinical orders in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing or certified LPN program- 2 to 3 years of experience working as an LPN in a medical environment- Valid registration as an LPN in the State of Ohio- Possession of current CPR Certification- State of Ohio or nationally registered Paramedic certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Knowledge of the standard operating procedures of the Correctional Health Care Division.- Knowledge of all emergency care procedures and ability to render emergency patient care.- Knowledge of equipment used in the delivery of health care and its care.- Ability to accurately follow specific instructions and guidelines.- Ability to assess potentially dangerous situations and take the appropriate action to safeguard self, other employees and inmates.- Skill in the use of radio equipment.- Knowledge of State Standards for Jails as applicable to this position.- Ability to make sound and reasonable decisions under stressful conditions.

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS- Moderate physical effort, including assistance to the disabled patient in transfers to and from wheelchairs, exam tables, bathroom etc.- Associated health risks related to patient exposure including body fluids and needles- Occasional standing/bending- Moderate to high stress level