LPN/LVN - Ambulatory

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources along with Team Health has an excellent opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Zanesville, Ohio. The LPN will provide correctional medical care for those housed at the Muskingum County Jail.

The position is part-time, 1-3 shifts weekly, with staffing from 7a-7p Monday through Friday and on weekends. Adult patients are served in a unique, socially meaningful setting requiring autonomous nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by a state agency or ACEN accreditation.
• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of medical care including primary, addiction, urgent and behavioral health care.
• Care is evidence based; address needs, not just wants.
• Work with a large scope of medical pathology in a correctional setting.
• Operate with substantial nursing autonomy and established guidelines.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

OH LPN license

Graduate practical/vocational nursing program

Job description

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

Position Highlights:

• Part-time, 1-3 shifts weekly
• We staff from 7a-7p Monday thru Friday and on the weekends.
• 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-

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Michelle Collins

314-744-4189

Recruiter : Email

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