Correctional / Nurse Practitioner

Correctional Nurse Practitioner

There are two (2) vacant positions; only one (1) application is needed.

What You'll Do:

• Works under general direction of the institutional Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and may be required to work at more than one institution.
• Monitors progress of and intervene in the course of chronic illnesses, using the DRC policies and protocols for guidance.
• Inoculates or vaccinates against communicable diseases & prescribe medications or administer treatment of acute and chronically ill patients & performs minor surgery as training & competency allows.
• Performs routine physical exams of patients to determine control or status of chronic conditions & diagnose new conditions.
• Evaluates patients for the necessity of specialty referral consultations inside or outside the institution & reviews said consult reports for the recommendations, approving or disapproving accordingly.
• Orders & reviews the results of laboratory, x-ray, & other diagnostic testing as appropriate.
• Facilitates, with the CMO, the completion of medical reclassification & requests for non-formulary medications as necessary.
• Performs routine & emergency medical care of inmate patients as scheduled.
• Examines, diagnoses & treats patients within scope of practice, as identified by the State of Ohio Nursing Board as applicable.
• Conducts rounds on infirmary patients as deemed appropriate by the CMO.
• Writes up medical information gathered during patient interviews according to DRC Bureau of Medical Services guidelines, policies, protocols & related ACA standards currently in practice, documenting all assessments & diagnostic impressions, as well as any other treatment plans & follow-up parameters.
• Cooperates with CMO medical quality oversight & accept suggestions, redirection, and guidance.
• Attends professional institutional-specific meetings as requested by the Warden, Deputy Warden, or CMO.
• Attends the monthly institution medical Continuous Quality Improvement meetings as an active participant.
• Attends statewide Medical Leadership Quarterly meetings as directed by the CMO.
• Takes outpatient call as directed by the CMO, after approval by the BOMS State Medical Director.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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.

Qualifications:

Valid license as Registered Nurse; completion of Nurse Practitioner program & certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with valid certificate of authority & certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723. Job Skills: Basic Medical Procedures, Corrections, Nursing, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Teamwork, Time Management

Application Procedures:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) 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 cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. 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. 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.

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.