Join to apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse role at Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) . What You’ll Do Provides patient care as directed. Documents patient‑related care timely within the electronic health record. Maintain patient medical records. Administers medication, including oral and intramuscular medications; may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified. Performs treatments. 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 collection of patient data. Collects vital signs and timely documents all findings. Collects urine and/or other body fluid specimens. May perform venipuncture in order to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis. Prepares patients for release and/or transfer (i.e., Intra‑system, out to court) by reviewing patient care, completing Intra‑System Transfer Summaries and/or Release Summaries. Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and timely forwarded to pharmacy services. Participates in work‑related training and all institution training exercises as assigned. Provides assistance to other healthcare staff. Investigates and documents problem areas and/or areas of concern. Reviews shift report from preceding shift(s). Assists physicians with medical procedures. Assumes duties of other nurses during absences. Observes, documents and provides nursing support to assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, psychiatric attendants, and/or patient care assistants). Provides patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of disease. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings. Performs and/or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies. Assists ancillary staff including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers as needed to ensure patient care needs are met. Must work overtime as required. Starting pay is approximately $58,000 based on shift assignments. Requirements License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code. MDS certification issued by ANNAC (American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination). Experience in nursing practice and knowledge of medical procedures. Job Skills: Nursing, Basic Medical Procedures, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Cultural Awareness, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Confidentiality. Agency Overview Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serve as role models for pro‑social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at . Contact Information Agency Contact: 614‑445‑5960 Email: DRC.FMCRecruit@drc.ohio.gov Location: Pickaway Correctional Institute, Orient, OH Unposting Date: Ongoing #J-18808-Ljbffr