LPN - PRN -Portage Juvenile Detention Center

LPN - PRN - Portage Juvenile Detention Center

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care for inmates at the Portage County Correctional Facilities using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. High level of autonomy in clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision making with minimal supervision. Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing. Completes/submits required documentation accurately and in real time. Evaluates all new inmates for a complete history and physical, including PPD test. Respond to all medical incidents within the jail. Completes medication administration to inmates within the jail according to best practice model. Delivers effective relationship based nursing care. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. Demonstrates nursing care delivery that is in compliance with all state, federal and local regulations. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. Maintains professional accountability and boundaries. Adheres to Service Excellence Standards of Behavior. Additional responsibilities include referring to mental health services as needed and performing other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of accredited nurse program (Required) Work Experience: Experience working with in behavioral health and/or substance abuse rehabilitation environments is strongly recommended. 1 year of LPN experience required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing (Required proficiency) Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) (Required proficiency) High level of autonomy in clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision making with minimal supervision. (Required proficiency) This role encounters Protected Health Information (PHI) as part of regular responsibilities. (Required proficiency) UH employees must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain PHI for our patients. (Required proficiency) Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. The nursing staff evaluates all new inmates, cares for chronic and acute medical needs for all inmates incarcerated, responds to all incidents (chest pain, falls, injuries), passes meds for all inmates multiple times per day and works with the medical director daily. The nursing staff works with inmates that are at risk for bodily harm, pervasive attempts to subvert the typical medical process, exposure to illicit drugs, the position of being confined into certain rooms, etc. This field of work includes compliance with care delivery of inmates according to the federally mandated treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder. Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required) and Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or obtained during nursing orientation.

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Ravenna

Work Locations

8240 Infirmary Road Ravenna 44266

Job

Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Organization

Portage Medical Center

Schedule

Per Diem

Employee Status

PRN - Shift Evenings

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Professional

Travel

No Remote Work: No