LPN/LVN - Ambulatory

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time correctional health care role in Troy, Ohio. The position supports adult inmates with primary, addiction, urgent and behavioral health services, operating within a secure facility and staffing pattern.

The LPN will work 6a-10p Monday through Friday and 6a-5p on weekends, rotating between two jails with strong nursing autonomy and evidence-based practice. Active OH LPN license and BLS required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by a state agency.
• Minimum 12 months of experience in a primary care setting within the last 24 months.
• Active, unrestricted OH LPN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of medical care including primary, addiction, urgent and behavioral health care.
• Deliver care based on evidence and address patient needs, not just wants.
• Work autonomously with established nursing guidelines and policies.
• Care for adult inmates in a correctional setting with safety procedures in place.
• Collaborate with correctional staff to ensure secure and effective care.
• Document and manage patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certified

Primary care experience

Education

Practical nursing diploma (LPN)

Job description

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources along with TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for a Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) in Troy, Ohio. The LPN will be providing Correctional Medical care for those housed at the Miami County Jail.

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time Opportunity
• We staff from 6a-10p Monday thru Friday and 6a-5p on the weekends.
• There are two jails that the nurses move between, 2042 County Rd 25A and 201 W Main street, both Troy, Ohio
• 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

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-Troy