Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse)

Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse)

This is a reposting... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered. 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. Investigates and documents 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. Starting pay is approximately $80,000 based on location/shift assignments.

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. Job Skills: Nursing, Urgent and Emergency Care, Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Direct Support/Direct Care, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Teamwork, Cultural Awareness. Application Procedures: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. 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. 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. 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.