LPN - Correctional Medicine 72hrs Biweekly Nights

About the role

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by addressing community health and well-being needs such as affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity, and access to fresh food, among others. The system aims to prevent disease as effectively as it treats it, founded in 1837.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned inmates/patients, adolescent through adult, under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in a correctional facility which may house 1,300-2,000 inmate/patients.
• Serves an underserved, high-need population experiencing mental health issues, substance use disorders, and complex medical needs.
• Provides nursing services to patients in accordance with the scope of the Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the State of Ohio through the Ohio Board of Nursing, including certification to pass medications and completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing IV therapy course.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Requires some exposure to chemicals.