LPN/Paramedic - Correctional Medicine
Company: TeamHealth
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
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 in
Lancaster, 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 Lancaster is safer than most healthcare settings as
safety and security takes precedence. 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. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- 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, 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.
DISCLAIMER Cooperative, positive, courteous and professional
behavior and conduct is an essential function of every position.
All employees must be able to work with others beyond giving and
receiving instructions. This includes getting along with
co-workers, peers and management without exhibiting behavior
extremes. Job functions may require personal leadership skills such
as conflict resolution, negotiating, instructing, persuading,
speaking with others as well as responding appropriately to job
performance feedback from the supervisor. Additionally, the
information contained in this job description has been designated
to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain
or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned
to this position.
Keywords: TeamHealth, Newark , LPN/Paramedic - Correctional Medicine, Healthcare , Lancaster, Ohio
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