LPN/LVN - Ambulatory

SHR (Spectrum Healthcare Resources); Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Portsmouth, Ohio, to provide correctional medical care at the Scioto County Sheriff's Office. The role includes a full-time day shift, with 12-hour shifts from 7a to 7p and care for adult inmates.

The LPN will deliver primary, addiction, urgent and behavioral health services in a socially meaningful setting, with a high degree of nursing autonomy and established guidelines in place.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted OH LPN license.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary, addiction, urgent and behavioral health care.
• Deliver care without coding, billing or ICD-10 duties.
• Follow evidence-based nursing guidelines and address patient needs.

Skills

LPN LICENSE

BLS CERTIFICATION

Education

LPN Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Team Health and Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an excellent opportunity for a Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) in Portsmouth, Ohio. The LPN will be providing Correctional Medical care for those housed at at the Scioto County Sheriff's Office.

Position Highlights

• Full- Time Day Shift
• We staff from 7a- 7pm ( 12 hour Shifts)
• Adult population

Job Duties

• Provide a range of medical care to include primary, addiction, urgent and behavioral health care
• Free from coding, billing, insurance, satisfaction surveys, ICD-10 and DRGS
• Care is evidence based. We address needs, not wants
• Vast array of medical pathology that is not seen in any one other healthcare location
• Work is socially meaningful as patients are a socially marginalized and lack ordinary access to medical care whether due to lack of insurance, mental illness or homelessness (**for anyone interested in addiction medicine or mental health)
• Large degree of medical autonomy and free of micromanaging. Extensive nursing guidelines in place.
• Safer than most other healthcare settings as –weapons are forbidden, controversial inmates dealt with by correctional staff (safety and security takes precedence), inmates are punished for acting out, visits can be stopped at any time and restarted at a later date/time

Position Requirements

• Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by a state agency or accredited by the ACEN
• A minimum of 12 months of experience in a primary care setting within the last 24 months
• Active, unrestricted OH LPN license
• BLS from the American Heart Association

For More Information Contact

Michelle Collins

[e-mail]

314-744-4189

Company Overview

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

EOE / Disability / Vet

Location : Location

US-OH-Portsmouth

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Michelle Collins

Direct phone number

314-744-4189

Recruiter : Email

[e-mail]