RN/LPN, Ambulatory Care (Full Time)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction – Southeast Correctional Institution

Unposting Date

Jul 4, 2026

Work Location

Southeastern Correctional Inst, 5900 BIS Road, Lancaster, 43130

Primary Location

United States of America – OHIO – Fairfield County – Lancaster

Compensation

$60,000 (starting pay based on shift assignments)

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

Ohio Nurse Licensure Compact

Ohio joined the Nurse Licensure Compact on Jan 1, 2023. An LPN may hold one multistate license (MSL) in their primary state of residence while practicing virtually or over state lines in 37 other compact states across the country.

Job Description

Provide patient care as directed

Document patient‑related care timely within the electronic health record

Maintain patient medical records

Administer medications, including oral and intramuscular; may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified

Perform treatments

Assist with Doctor’s Sick Call

Assist with chronic care clinics management

Participate in patient care planning and treatment team activities

Respond to emergencies

Provide emergency care and collect patient data

Collect vital signs and accurately document findings

Collect urine and/or other body fluid specimens

May perform venipuncture to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis

Prepare patients for release and/or transfer (e.g., Intra‑system, out to court) by reviewing patient care, completing Intra‑System Transfer Summaries and/or Release Summaries

Ensure discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services

Participate in work‑related training and all institution training exercises as assigned

Assist other healthcare staff as needed

Investigate and document problem areas and/or areas of concern

Review shift reports 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 (nurse aides, psychiatric attendants, patient care assistants)

Provide patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of disease

Participate in continuous quality improvement activities

Schedule multidisciplinary team meetings

Perform and/or assist with inventory and ordering of medical supplies

Assist ancillary staff including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers as needed to ensure patient care needs are met

Work overtime as required

Perform administrative duties

Attend meetings

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of 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 the 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 Employment Opportunity

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer for 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 State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.

Contact

Personnel Director – View email address on click.appcast.io

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