
LPN/Paramedic - Correctional Medicine
- Circleville, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- TeamHealth has the perfect opportunity for you in Circleville, OH. 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 at in Circleville, OH is safer than most healthcare settings as safety and security takes precedence.
- Location: 600 Island Road, Circleville, OH 43113
- 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 a 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
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.