LPN Jail

Caring For the Community You Love

Choose a career to make a difference in peoples lives every day choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work- Part time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage 401K match paid time off tuition assistance and more!
• Shift Weekend & PRN differential

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County areas 70000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab imaging and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promoteslifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing a wide range of healthcare services to inmates at the Huron County Corrections Facility under the supervision of the Medical Director. Services Include: working collaboratively with the physician in the treatment of illness and injury. Providing preventive care providing assistance during physical examination assisting with medical surveillance overseeing medication distribution and providing health and medical education.

Education Licensure Registration and Experience:

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing

Successful completion of a pharmacology course

Two to three years of clinical hands on patient care experience in a skilled nursing facility psychiatric ward chemical dependency facility or correctional facility.

Current Licensure State of Ohio

Current CPR

Valid Vehicle Insurance

Valid State of Ohio drivers license

Basic EKG course recommended

Draw blood preferred

IV certified preferred

Use and operate a variety of medical and laboratory tools and equipment such as blood presure cuffs stethoscopes venipuncture tubes glucose scan monitor STD cultures PAP smears UA dipsticks and first aid equipment.

General hospital practices and procedures in a corrections environment

Essential Functions:

Triaging illnesses/injuries based on inmates complaints and face to face assessments and referring to physician as appropriate.

Performing triage and providing direct patient care including first aid when applicable.

Preparing for and working in physician clinics.

Obtaining vital signs and conducting health appraisal assessments as applicable.

The LPN may pass oral medications give intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. Administers drugs under the direction of the Medical Director and documenting on MAR.

Implements physician orders in a timely manner and documentation of same. Communicates frequently with applicable Providers.

Acting as a resource person for and providing healthcare education to staff and inmates.

Administering and interpreting TB skin tests to staff and inmates.

Reviewing initial medical screening of inmates interviewing inmates regarding health history and current status determining medical appropriateness into the jail.

Coordinate medical testing and transfers.

Monitoring and maintaining healthcare supplies and equipment as assigned.

Working cooperatively with security staff physicians health administration and other contract healthcare providers.

Working Conditions:

Stand/Walk 6-8 hrs

Sit 1-2 hrs

Bend up to 1/3 of time

Squat up to 1/3 of time

Climb up to 1/3 of time
Reach up to 1/3 of time

Lift - up to 1/3 of time

Carry up to 1/3 of time

Push up to 1/3 of time

Pull up to 1/3 of time

Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

Right Foot - Gross Motor Function

Left Foot - Gross Motor Function

Up to 25 pounds 1/3 or more of the time
Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional neat clean and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photoidentification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.

Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Core Requirements:

Supports the mission vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.

Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe secure environment.

Supports cooperates with and implements specific procedures and programs for:

• Safety including universal precautions and safe work practices established fire/safety/disaster plans risk management and security report and/or correct unsafe working conditions equipment repair and maintenance needs.

• Confidentiality of all data including patient employee and operations data.

• Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior:

Communicates with Compassion - Every patient Every time

• Engages in active listening skills
• Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
• Uses key words at key times
• Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques

Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient Every time

• Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
• Demonstrates a calm positive attitude through tone and body language
• Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
• Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
• Assesses and manages patients expectations of care

Commitment to Safety - Every patient Every time

• Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
• Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something say something

Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient Every time

• Commits to efficient effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
• Engages in practices that will continually improve processes