LPN - Jail Services

University Hospitals; Ravenna; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide essential nursing care within correctional facilities. This role involves evaluating inmate health, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills and critical thinking, working autonomously to deliver safe and effective patient care. Join a team committed to excellence in nursing and make a meaningful impact in a unique healthcare environment.

Competenze

• Must have a Registered Nurse License.
• Ability to evaluate inmate health status and respond to medical incidents.

Mansioni

• Provides nursing care for inmates at correctional facilities.
• Evaluates new inmates and administers medications as needed.

Conoscenze

Critical Thinking

Clinical Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Formazione

Registered Nurse License

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Description
Position Summary

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

Essential Functions

• 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

• Refers to mental health services as needed.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Complies with all policies and standards.


• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.


• 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.