Licensed Practical Nurse 20082926
State of Ohio, Toledo, OH, United States
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse
Location
Toledo Correctional Institute, 2001 East Central Avenue, Toledo, OH 43608
Compensation
$58,000 per year
Schedule
Full-time
Union
OCSEA
Responsibilities
Provides patient care as directed.
Documents patient-related care timely within the electronic health record.
Maintains patient medical records.
Administers medication, including oral and intramuscular medications; may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified.
Performs treatments and assists with Doctor’s Sick Call.
Assists with chronic care clinics management.
Participates in patient care planning and treatment team activities.
Responds to emergencies and provides emergency care and data collection.
Collects vital signs and documents all findings.
Collects urine and/or other body fluid specimens; may perform venipuncture for laboratory analysis.
Prepares patients for release and/or transfer by reviewing patient care and completing release or transfer summaries.
Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services.
Participates in work-related training and institutional training exercises as assigned.
Provides assistance to other healthcare staff.
Investigates and documents problem areas and/or concerns.
Reviews shift reports from preceding shifts.
Assists physicians with medical procedures.
Assumes duties of other nurses during absences.
Observes, documents, and provides nursing support to assistive personnel.
Provides patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and disease prevention.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
Performs administrative duties and attends meetings.
Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings and assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies.
Assists ancillary staff, including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers, to ensure patient care needs are met.
Works overtime as required.
Starting Pay
$58,000 based on shift assignments.
License & NLC
License to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing; MDS certification issued by ANNAC. Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which allows an LPN to hold one multistate license and practice in 37 other compact states.
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after the eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, etc.)
Qualifications
License to practice nursing as an LPN issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing; MDS certification by ANNAC.
Job Skills: Nursing, Basic Medical Procedures, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Cultural Awareness, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Confidentiality.
Disability Inclusion
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Location
Toledo Correctional Institute, 2001 East Central Avenue, Toledo, OH 43608
Compensation
$58,000 per year
Schedule
Full-time
Union
OCSEA
Responsibilities
Provides patient care as directed.
Documents patient-related care timely within the electronic health record.
Maintains patient medical records.
Administers medication, including oral and intramuscular medications; may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified.
Performs treatments and assists with Doctor’s Sick Call.
Assists with chronic care clinics management.
Participates in patient care planning and treatment team activities.
Responds to emergencies and provides emergency care and data collection.
Collects vital signs and documents all findings.
Collects urine and/or other body fluid specimens; may perform venipuncture for laboratory analysis.
Prepares patients for release and/or transfer by reviewing patient care and completing release or transfer summaries.
Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services.
Participates in work-related training and institutional training exercises as assigned.
Provides assistance to other healthcare staff.
Investigates and documents problem areas and/or concerns.
Reviews shift reports from preceding shifts.
Assists physicians with medical procedures.
Assumes duties of other nurses during absences.
Observes, documents, and provides nursing support to assistive personnel.
Provides patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and disease prevention.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
Performs administrative duties and attends meetings.
Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings and assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies.
Assists ancillary staff, including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers, to ensure patient care needs are met.
Works overtime as required.
Starting Pay
$58,000 based on shift assignments.
License & NLC
License to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing; MDS certification issued by ANNAC. Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which allows an LPN to hold one multistate license and practice in 37 other compact states.
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after the eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, etc.)
Qualifications
License to practice nursing as an LPN issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing; MDS certification by ANNAC.
Job Skills: Nursing, Basic Medical Procedures, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Cultural Awareness, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Confidentiality.
Disability Inclusion
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
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