LPN​/Paramedic - Correctional Medicine

External Job Description And Responsibilities

Are you an LPN or Paramedic who is passionate about a vast array of medical pathology that you may not see in a typical healthcare setting?

• Enjoy providing evidence-based care, addressing needs not wants, while experiencing a large degree of medical autonomy. Because the population you will be providing intentional care for lack ordinary access to medical care, work is socially meaningful and impactful to a deeper level. The environment is safer than most healthcare settings as safety and security takes precedence.
• Location:
  
  Scioto County Correctional.
• In this role, you will be free from coding, billing, insurance, satisfaction surveys, ICD-10 and DRGS. While you will be on call, it is very rare that this requires going in unless to set up a life‑sustaining medication. In this role, you will enjoy 8 paid off holidays.

• The LPN/Paramedic performs a variety of duties under the direction of the Director of Correctional Medicine and the jail physician. The LPN/Paramedic will work as a part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions. The LPN/Paramedic performs all clinical orders in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to all regulatory requirements.

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing or certified Paramedic program
• 2 to 3 years of experience working as an LPN/Paramedic in a medical environment
• Valid registration as an LPN or Paramedic in the State of Ohio
• Possession of current CPR Certification

• Knowledge of the standard operating procedures of the Correctional Health Care Division.
• Knowledge of all emergency care procedures and ability to render emergency patient care.
• Knowledge of equipment used in the delivery of health care and its care.
• Ability to accurately follow specific instructions and guidelines.
• Ability to assess potentially dangerous situations and take the appropriate action to safeguard self, other employees and inmates.
• Skill in the use of radio equipment.
• Knowledge of State Standards for Jails as applicable to this position.
• Ability to make sound and reasonable decisions under stressful conditions.

• Moderate physical effort, including assistance to the disabled patient in transfers to and from wheelchairs, exam tables, bathroom etc.
• Associated health risks related to patient exposure including body fluids and needles
• Occasional standing/bending
• Moderate to high stress level

This position may require manual dexterity and/or frequent use of the computer, telephone, 10‑key, calculator, office machines (copier, scanner, fax) and/or the ability to perform repetitive motions and/or meet production standards to comply with the essential functions. Also, may require physical and/or mental stamina to work overtime, additional hours beyond a regular schedule and/or more than five days per week.

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.

On‑Site

Full‑Time

Healthcare, Nurse, Science