Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse)

Responsibilities Administers medication (e.g., oral, intramuscular, and intravenous) and monitors patient medication compliance Performs treatments and assists with nurse’s sick call Assists with doctor’s sick call Performs or assists 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 documents all findings promptly Collects urine and/or other bodily fluid specimens Prepares patients for release or transfer to other facilities (e.g., intrasystem or court) by reviewing patient care, transfer summaries, or release summaries Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services in a timely manner Participates in work‑related training and institution training exercises Provides assistance to other healthcare staff Investigates and documents problem areas or concerns Reviews shift reports from preceding shift(s) Assists physicians with medical procedures Assumes duties of other nurses during absences Counsels and provides education to patients regarding healthcare maintenance and disease prevention 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 with 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 assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies Assists ancillary staff as needed to ensure patient care needs are met Qualifications Requires current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio, issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code Pay and Benefits Starting pay is approximately $95,000 based on location and shift assignments. 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 Organization and Location Rehabilitation & Correction – Madison Correctional Institution Work Location: Madison Correctional Institute, Madison County, London, Ohio, United States of America Schedule and Classification Schedule: Full‑time Classified Indicator: Classified Union: 1199 #J-18808-Ljbffr