RN/LPN, Ambulatory Care (Full Time)

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse - 20071931 (260004C5)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Madison Correctional Institution

Work Location

Madison Correctional Institute 1851 State Route 56 London 43140

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London

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

Responsibilities

Provides patient care as directed

Documents patient related care timely within the electronic health record

Maintains patient medical records

Administers medication (oral and intramuscular, and intravenous if certified)

Performs treatments

Assists with doctor’s sick call

Assists with chronic care clinic management

Participates in patient care planning and treatment team activities

Responds to emergencies

Provides emergency care and collects patient data

Collects vital signs and documents findings

Collects urine and/or body fluid specimens

May perform venipuncture for laboratory analysis

Prepares patients for release or transfer, completing summaries as appropriate

Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services

Participates in work-related training and institution training exercises

Provides assistance to other healthcare staff

Investigates and documents problem areas or concerns

Reviews shift report from preceding shift(s)

Assists physicians with medical procedures

Assumes duties of other nurses during absences

Observes, documents and supports assistive personnel (nurse aides, psychiatric attendants, patient care assistants)

Provides patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention

Participates in continuous quality improvement activities

Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings

Performs and/or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies

Assists ancillary staff (Health Information Technicians, medical schedulers) to meet patient care needs

Works overtime as required

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after 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)

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 (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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of 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 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

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