Part-Time LPN The Belmont County Board of Commissioners works directly with the Belmont County Sheriff's Office to provide quality care for the men and women in the jail facility. The Jail Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the supervision of the Belmont County Jail Head Registered Nurse, with direction provided by the physician, providing nursing services to incarcerated individuals.

Essential duties, skills, and responsibilities:

• Administer emergency and non-emergency medical care.
• Assist the physician with and/or perform daily sick call.
• Issue prescribed medications.
• Schedule appointments, conduct examinations, and deliver treatment as ordered by the physician.
• Address medical complaints.
• Recognize the needs for the health and welfare of patients.
• Maintain patient medical files with strict confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Complete documentation of all patient contacts, occurrences, and incidents.
• Must work a variety of shifts; rotate on call duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• One-year nursing experience in behavioral medicine, medical-surgical, emergency room, or a closely related area. Some prior work experience in a correctional setting desirable.
• Must be familiar with identification and treatment of poly-substance abuse.

Working Conditions:

• Works in locked in environment, on camera, walks between facilities outside.

Benefits:

Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plan, Vision insurance (Full time employees only have medical, dental, and vision benefits.)