Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse)

Registered Nurse

Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

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Administers medication (e.g., oral, intramuscular, and intravenous) and monitors patient medication compliance

Performs treatments and performs or assists with nurse's sick call

Assists with doctor's sick call

Performs or assist with nursing management of chronic care clinics

Responds to emergencies providing emergency care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Performs subjective and objective assessment of patients

Collects vital signs and timely documents all findings

Collects urine and/or other bodily fluid specimens

Prepares patients for release or transfer to other facilities (e.g., intrasystem or out to court) by reviewing patient care, transfer summaries or release summaries

Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and timely forwarded to pharmacy services

Participates in work-related training and institution training exercises

Provides assistance to other healthcare staff

Investigate and document problem areas or areas of concern

Reviews shift report from preceding shift(s)

Assist physicians with medical procedures

Assumes duties of other nurses during absences

Counsels/provides education to patients regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of disease

Participates in quality assurance activities

Provides training and work direction to new nurses, agency nurses, licensed practical nurses, and/or hospital aides

Serves as a resource person for other healthcare and security staff regarding healthcare matters

Provides orientation and training for new healthcare personnel at the direction of the Nursing Supervisor

Serves as the lead clinical authority on site in the absence of the HCA, QIC, medical director and/or advanced level provider staff

Participates in group programming

Participates in health and wellness initiatives

Performs administrative duties as indicated

Attends meetings

Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings

Assumes the duties of shift charge as assigned by the HCA making shift work assignments and adjustments as necessary

Performs or assist with inventory and ordering of medical supplies

Assists ancillary staff as needed to ensure patient care needs are met

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Requires current licensure as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code.

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace: The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.