Licensed Practical Nurse - 20029212, 20029199

State of Ohio; Grafton Township (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

The State of Ohio is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Lorain Correctional Institution. This full-time role involves direct patient care, medication administration, and record-keeping within the correctional health system.

Starting pay is around $60,000 with opportunities to contribute to chronic care and urgent clinical support. The position emphasizes quality patient care, teamwork, and compliance with nursing standards within a secure facility.

Qualifications

• License to practice nursing as an LPN issued by Ohio Board of Nursing.
• MDS certification issued by ANNAC (American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination).
• Experience in clinical nursing settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as directed and documents care timely within the EHR.
• Administers medication (oral/intramuscular; IV therapy if certified).
• Maintains patient medical records and participates in treatment planning.
• Assists with doctor’s Sick Call and chronic care clinic management.
• Responds to emergencies and provides nursing support to staff and patients.
• Performs and assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies.

Skills

Nursing

Basic Medical Procedures

Medical Charting

Medication Management

Direct Support/Direct Care

Cultural Awareness

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN)

MDS certification (ANNAC)

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse - 20029212, 20029199 (260005TN)

Licensed Practical Nurse - 20029212, 20029199 ( 260005TN )

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Lorain Correctional Institution

Work Location

Lorain Correctional Inst 2500 Avon Beldon Road South Grafton 44044

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lorain County-Grafton

Compensation : $60,000

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

Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitive treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

THIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU APPLIED IN THE PAST, YOU MUST RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

THERE ARE TWO (2) POSITIONS AVAILABLE. ONLY ONE APPLICATION IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR BOTH POSITIONS.

Starting pay is approximately $60,000 based on shift assignments.

Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which went into effect January 1, 2023. The NLC allows an LPN to 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.

• Provides patient care as directed
• Documents patient-related care timely within the electronic health record
• Maintain patient medical records
• Administers medication, including oral and intramuscular medications, may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified
• Performs treatments
• Assists with Doctor’s Sick Call
• Assists with chronic care clinics management
• Participates in patient care planning and treatment team activities
• Responds to emergencies
• Provides emergency care and collection of patient data
• Collects vital signs and timely documents all findings
• Collects urine and/or other body fluid specimens
• May perform venipuncture in order to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis
• Prepares patients for release and/or transfer (i.e., Intra-system, out to court) by reviewing patient care, completing Intra-System Transfer Summaries and/or Release Summaries
• Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and timely forwarded to pharmacy services
• Participates in work‑related training and all institution training exercises as assigned.
• Provides assistance to other healthcare staff
• Investigates and documents problem areas and/or areas of concern
• Reviews shift report from preceding shift(s)
• Assist physicians with medical procedures
• Assumes duties of other nurses during absences
• Observes, documents and provides nursing support to assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, psychiatric attendants, and/or patient care assistants)
• Provides patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of disease
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings
• Performs and/or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies
• Assists ancillary staff including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers as needed to ensure patient care needs are met
• Must work overtime as required

What You’ll Do:

THIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU APPLIED IN THE PAST, YOU MUST RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

THERE ARE TWO (2) POSITIONS AVAILABLE. ONLY ONE APPLICATION IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR BOTH POSITIONS.

Starting pay is approximately $60,000 based on shift assignments.

Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which went into effect January 1, 2023. The NLC allows an LPN to 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.

• Provides patient care as directed
• Documents patient-related care timely within the electronic health record
• Maintain patient medical records
• Administers medication, including oral and intramuscular medications, may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified
• Performs treatments
• Assists with Doctor’s Sick Call
• Assists with chronic care clinics management
• Participates in patient care planning and treatment team activities
• Responds to emergencies
• Provides emergency care and collection of patient data
• Collects vital signs and timely documents all findings
• Collects urine and/or other body fluid specimens
• May perform venipuncture in order to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis
• Prepares patients for release and/or transfer (i.e., Intra-system, out to court) by reviewing patient care, completing Intra-System Transfer Summaries and/or Release Summaries
• Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and timely forwarded to pharmacy services
• Participates in work‑related training and all institution training exercises as assigned.
• Provides assistance to other healthcare staff
• Investigates and documents problem areas and/or areas of concern
• Reviews shift report from preceding shift(s)
• Assist physicians with medical procedures
• Assumes duties of other nurses during absences
• Observes, documents and provides nursing support to assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, psychiatric attendants, and/or patient care assistants)
• Provides patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of disease
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Performs administrative duties
• Attends meetings
• Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings
• Performs and/or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies
• Assists ancillary staff including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers as needed to ensure patient care needs are met
• Must work overtime as required

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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 (i.e. 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

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 (i.e. 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

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.

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 State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.