LPN/LVN - Ambulatory

Spectrum Healthcare Resources along with TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for a Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN)or (LVN) at Gallia County Jail in Gallipolis, Ohio. The LPN/LVN will be providing Correctional Medical care for those housed at the Gallia County Jail. Position Highlights: Full-Time Day shift 9 hour days  Monday-Friday (required to work every other weekend) Adult population Job Duties: Provide a range of medical care to include primary, addiction, urgent and behavioral health care Free from coding, billing, insurance, satisfaction surveys, ICD-10 and DRGS Care is evidence based. We address needs, not wants Vast array of medical pathology that is not seen in any one other healthcare location Work is socially meaningful as patients are a socially marginalized and lack ordinary access to medical care whether due to lack of insurance, mental illness or homelessness (**for anyone interested in addiction medicine or mental health) Large degree of medical autonomy and free of micromanaging. Extensive nursing guidelines in place. Safer than most other healthcare settings as –weapons are forbidden, controversial inmates dealt with by correctional staff (safety and security takes precedence), inmates are punished for acting out, visits can be stopped at any time and restarted at a later date/time Position Requirements: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by a state agency or accredited by the ACEN A minimum of 12 months of experience in a primary care setting within the last 24 months Active, unrestricted OH LPN/LVN license BLS from the American Heart Association For More Information Contact: Michelle Collins michelle_collins@spectrumhealth.com 314-744-4189 Company Overview: At Spectrum, we over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.  Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE/AA/Disability/Vet US-OH-Gallipolis Michelle Collins 314-744-4189 Michelle_Collins@spectrumhealth.com