Corrections Health LPN - Premium Pay & Benefits

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Medical and dental plans

Pension

Job summary

Multnomah County Health Department seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Corrections Health LPN team. The role involves administering medications to incarcerated patients under supervision, coordinating care with RNs and PCPs, and performing routine nursing duties within a jail setting.

You will work with a healthcare team to provide preventive and acute care, document using SOAP notes and EPIC, and ensure patient safety while following policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Oregon State Board of Nursing approved program at certificate level or higher and a license to practice as an LPN.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• Valid CPR/BLS certification.
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption.
• Background investigation including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Use EHR reports to assess needs for prevention screening and communicate via notes.
• Pre-visit activities (scrubbing and huddling) for client visits.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures and set up equipment.
• Monitor chronic disease and prevention reports; initiate follow-up or referrals.
• Follow up on referrals, treatments, prescriptions, and cancellations.
• Document clearly in the patient chart using SOAP and EPIC phrases.
• Support back-office clinic flow, including rooming patients and ordering labs.
• Provide after-visit instructions and arrange follow-up appointments.
• Administer treatments and perform diagnostic tests as needed.
• Collaborate with RN and PCP on plan of care; complete required documentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment and report repairs as needed.

Skills

Observation skills

Patient safety

Communication

Infection control

Education

LPN licensure

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Multnomah County Health Department seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Corrections Health LPN team. The role involves administering medications to incarcerated patients under supervision, coordinating care with RNs and PCPs, and performing routine nursing duties within a jail setting.

You will work with a healthcare team to provide preventive and acute care, document using SOAP notes and EPIC, and ensure patient safety while following policies.