Nurse - LPN (4514)
Nurse - LPN (4514)
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09-08-2025
Job Description
HAMILTON COUNTY
RIVER CITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Title: Nurse LPN
Division: River City Correctional Center FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Nurse Supervisor Civil Service Status: Unclassified
Pay Range: $28.00 Hourly Work Hours: Intermittent as needed
Probation: 180 days based on the facility needs
RIVER CITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Title: Nurse LPN
Division: River City Correctional Center FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Nurse Supervisor Civil Service Status: Unclassified
Pay Range: $28.00 Hourly Work Hours: Intermittent as needed
Probation: 180 days based on the facility needs
Lunch: 1 hour
Nature of Work in this Class
Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisor and Deputy Director or designee LPN is responsible for providing direct nursing care within the scope of practice set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of the Ohio Revised Code under the direction of registered nurse and/or licensed physician.
Essential Functions
Nature of Work in this Class
Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisor and Deputy Director or designee LPN is responsible for providing direct nursing care within the scope of practice set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of the Ohio Revised Code under the direction of registered nurse and/or licensed physician.
Essential Functions
- Utilize knowledge and expertise to ensure that nursing processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures accreditation standards and scope of nursing practice.
- Able to demonstrate critical thinking skills to independently and confidently provide nursing care as needed to patients within the correctional setting.
- Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Communicate effectively with patients peers and employees at all levels within the organization.
- Collect and document data related to patients initial intake information vital signs treatments and other pertinent information within the scope of nursing practice.
- Observe record and report changes in patients conditions to Nursing Supervisor and/or Medical Director within a timely manner.
- Ability to respond assist and/or take action in all healthcare related emergency situations.
- Administer and document medication under physicians order and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medical error.
- Assist the Medical Director Certified Nurse Practitioner Psychologist and Nursing Supervisor with examinations of patients.
- Perform select clinical tests including but not limited to; urinalysis urine culture and sensitivity pregnancy tests blood glucose monitoring influenza and strep test.
- Ability to perform clerical duties as needed to maintain a safe clean organized medical office.
- Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to information maintained in medical records.
Positions Supervised
None
Note: This job description shall in no way be construed as a limitation on the authority of supervisory personnel to assign tasks which are not listed in the job duties section to employees under their direct or indirect supervision.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of nursing/medical care.
- Knowledge of substance abuse and substance dependency.
- Ability to relate with people listen and resolve problems effectively.
- Demonstration of a high degree of organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of standards and policies and procedures regarding medical services provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
- Visual ability to effectively operate necessary medical equipment as well as office equipment including copier facsimile machine and audio visual aids.
- Hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals both in person and over a telephone.
- Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals both in person and over a telephone.
- Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw conclusions.
Working Conditions
Correctional Center setting with direct inmate contact.
Physical Demands
Work involves a significant amount of standing walking sitting talking listening stooping and reaching with hands and arms.
Communications
Conveys and receives information in person and over the telephone.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited program for practical or vocational nursing.
Licensure and Certification Requirements
- Hold a current license to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code & proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.
- Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) including CPR and AED for Healthcare Professionals.
- A valid drivers license in the state of residence and proof of auto insurance upon hire and both are to be maintained throughout employment.
Employment Type
Full Time
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