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Adelphi Healthcare

LPN - Correctional Medicine

Adelphi Healthcare, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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Requirements

Active LPN/LVN license in state of practice.

Minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience (correctional, LTC, clinic, or med-surg preferred).

BLS certification required.

Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.

Ability to work safely in a secure environment and manage patients with complex medical and behavioral needs.

Summary

Ref #: M-LPN-292298

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse

Specialty: Correctional Medicine

Job Type: Contract/Travel

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Cleveland, OH

Shift Schedule: 7a-7:30p

Shift Type: Days

Rate: $1,548/36-hours

Responsibilities

Perform basic nursing assessments and monitor patients’ health status.

Administer medications, treatments, immunizations, and perform wound care per protocol.

Assist with intake screenings, triage, and routine health evaluations.

Respond to urgent/emergent medical situations within the correctional setting.

Document all care accurately in the health record and report changes to the RN or provider.

Support chronic disease management, including diabetes, hypertension, and mental health needs.

Follow infection control, facility rules, and safety/security procedures at all times.

Collaborate with RNs, physicians, mental health providers, and correctional officers.

Educate patients on medications, treatments, and self-care as appropriate.

Assist with daily clinical tasks such as vital signs, specimen collection, EKGs, and scheduling care.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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