LPN – Portage Juvenile Detention Center
Position #: 260002PZ
Shift: PRN
Status: Per Diem
Work Days of the Week: PRN
UH Facility: Portage Medical Center
Location: Ravenna, OH
Remote Work: On-Site
Salary: $22.22 – $34.76/hour
Job Description & Qualifications
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care for inmates at the Portage County Correctional Facilities using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status
What You Will Do
- High level of autonomy in clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision making with minimal supervision.
- Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.
- Completes/submits required documentation accurately and in real time.
- Evaluates all new inmates for a complete history and physical, including PPD test.
- Respond to all medical incidents within the jail.
- Completes medication administration to inmates within the jail according to best practice model.
- Delivers effective relationship based nursing care.
- Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
- Demonstrates nursing care delivery that is in compliance with all state, federal and local regulations.
- Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Maintains professional accountability and boundaries.
- Adheres to Service Excellence Standards of Behavior
Additional Responsibilities
- Refers to mental health services as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- Completion of accredited nurse program (Required)
Work Experience
- Experience working with in behavioral health and/or substance abuse rehabilitation environments is strongly recommended.
- 1 year of LPN experience required
- This is a PRN role located at Portage Juvenile Detention Center
- Hours can range from 6am – 9 pm
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing (Required proficiency)
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) (Required proficiency)
- High level of autonomy in clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision making with minimal supervision. (Required proficiency)
- This role encounters Protected Health Information (PHI) as part of regular responsibilities. (Required proficiency)
- UH employees must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain PHI for our patients. (Required proficiency)
- Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. (Required proficiency)
- The nursing staff evaluates all new inmates, cares for chronic and acute medical needs for all inmates incarcerated, responds to all incidents (chest pain, falls, injuries), passes meds for all inmates multiple times per day and works with the medical director daily. (Required proficiency)
- The nursing staff works with inmates that are at risk for bodily harm, pervasive attempts to subvert the typical medical process, exposure to illicit drugs, the position of being confined into certain rooms, etc. (Required proficiency)
- This field of work includes compliance with care delivery of inmates according to the federally mandated treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or obtained during nursing orientation
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
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We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
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