LPN - PRN -Portage Juvenile Detention Center - (260008JE)
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care for inmates at the Portage County Correctional Facilities using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health statusWhat You Will Do
High level of autonomy in clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision making with minimal supervision.Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.Completes/submits required documentation accurately and in real time.Evaluates all new inmates for a complete history and physical, including PPD test.Respond to all medical incidents within the jail.Completes medication administration to inmates within the jail according to best practice model.Delivers effective relationship based nursing care.Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.Demonstrates nursing care delivery that is in compliance with all state, federal and local regulations.Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.Maintains professional accountability and boundaries.Adheres to Service Excellence Standards of BehaviorAdditional Responsibilities
Refers to mental health services as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Completion of accredited nurse program (Required)Work Experience
Experience working with in behavioral health and/or substance abuse rehabilitation environments is strongly recommended. 1 year of LPN experience requiredThis is a PRN role located at Portage Juvenile Detention CenterPRN coverage will be needed during the week and on the weekend to help with PTO. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing (Required proficiency)Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) (Required proficiency)High level of autonomy in clinical skills, critical thinking, and decision making with minimal supervision. (Required proficiency)This role encounters Protected Health Information (PHI) as part of regular responsibilities. (Required proficiency)UH employees must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain PHI for our patients. (Required proficiency)Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. (Required proficiency)The nursing staff evaluates all new inmates, cares for chronic and acute medical needs for all inmates incarcerated, responds to all incidents (chest pain, falls, injuries), passes meds for all inmates multiple times per day and works with the medical director daily. (Required proficiency)The nursing staff works with inmates that are at risk for bodily harm, pervasive attempts to subvert the typical medical process, exposure to illicit drugs, the position of being confined into certain rooms, etc. (Required proficiency)This field of work includes compliance with care delivery of inmates according to the federally mandated treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required) andBasic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or obtained during nursing orientation Physical Demands
Standing FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently up to 50 lbsCarrying Frequently up to 50 lbsPushing Frequently up to 50 lbsPulling Frequently up to 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally up to 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination ConstantlyTravel Requirements
10%
: United States-Ohio-Ravenna
8240 Infirmary Road
8240 Infirmary Road
Ravenna 44266
: Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse
: Portage_Medical_Center
: Per Diem
: PRN - ShiftEvenings
: Standard
: Professional
: No
Remote Work: No
: Sep 7, 2026, 4:00:00 AM
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
