LPN - Correctional Medicine 72hrs Biweekly Days
Company: MetroHealth
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: County Correctional Biweekly Hours: 72.00 Shift:
6:45a-7:15p, Rotating Weekends and Holidays The MetroHealth System
is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to
improve the foundations of community health and well-being:
affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and
access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and
other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing
disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's
safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency
departments and more than 20 health centers. Summary: Assumes
responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned
inmates/patients, adolescent through adult, under the supervision
of a registered nurse or physician in a correctional facility which
may house1,300-2,000 inmate/patients. Serves an underserved,
high-need population experiencing mental health issues, substance
use disorders and complex medical needs. Provides nursing services
to patients in accordance with the scope of the Licensed Practical
Nurse license. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer
service standards of The MetroHealth System. Qualifications:
Required: Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing.
Currently licensed as License Practical Nurse by the State of Ohio
through the Ohio Board of Nursing, which includes certification to
pass medications AND completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing IV
therapy course. Current American Heart Association Basic Life
Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification or obtains
within 90 days of hire. Ability to interact effectively with a wide
range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred: One year experience in an in-patient or long term care
setting, as appropriate. Physical Requirements: May sit, stand,
stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day. May need to
sit or stand for extended periods. See in the normal visual range
with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or
without correction. Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance.
Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance. Requires
some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. Requires
some exposure to chemicals.
Keywords: MetroHealth, Detroit , LPN - Correctional Medicine 72hrs Biweekly Days, Healthcare , Cleveland, Michigan
