LPN/Paramedic - Correctional Medicine
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?
TeamHealth has the perfect opportunity for you with TeamHealth in Lancaster, Ohio. 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 you will work in is safer than most healthcare settings as safety and security takes precedence.
Location: 345 Lincoln Avenue, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW
- 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.
Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing or certified LPN program
- 2 to 3 years of experience working as an LPN in a medical environment
- Valid registration as an LPN in the State of Ohio
- Possession of current CPR Certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 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.
PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- 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.
