Nurse 1

Nurse

Organization: Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility Agency Contact Name and Information: View email address on click.appcast.io

Unposting Date: Sep 18, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location: Cuyahoga Juvenile Correctional 4321 Green Road Highland Hills 44128-4898

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland Hills Compensation: $90,605

Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 10 hour work days Classified Indicator: Classified Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Nursing Technical Skills: Nursing Professional Skills: Building Trust, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality Agency Overview JOIN OUR TEAM! 10 HOUR WORK DAYS WITH 3 DAYS OFF! ROTATING WEEKENDS, GREAT BENEFITS AND STATE OF OHIO PERKS! MUST BE A REGISTERED NURSE TO APPLY. We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state. Our Guiding Principles Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website.

Job Description

The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly skilled Nurse (Registered Nurse) to provide comprehensive healthcare to youth at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility. In this role, you will deliver professional nursing care, administer individualized treatment plans, and respond to medical emergencies. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong clinical skills, and is dedicated to supporting the health and habilitation of youth. Core Responsibilities: Patient Care and Assessment Provide professional nursing care to youth, observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress of clinic out-patients Make nursing rounds; take and record initials Interview youth to obtain comprehensive medical histories Instruct patients regarding health maintenance, wellness, and self-administered medications Medication Administration and Inventory Control Prepare and administer prescribed medications and ordered treatment plans Maintain constant and exact inventory of all controlled drugs, medication, and medical equipment; order supplies Chart and record all administered medications, treatments, and pertinent medical information accurately Safety, Monitoring, and Emergency Response Conduct timely monitoring of restrained patients (e.g., lockups, detention, isolated) Provide immediate medical attention to emergencies, including administering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation Evaluate emergency situations; counsel patients on the need for medical referral; contact the staff physician when necessary; arrange immediate transportation to hospital emergency rooms Clinical Operations and Physician Support Assist physicians in the evaluation, treatment, and care planning of patients; assist with physical examinations Collect and test diagnostic specimens; administer vaccinations and medical injections (e.g., insulin, allergy) Schedule doctor appointments and arrange out-patient clinical appointments with specialists (e.g., dentists, psychologists) Prepare examination room; stock supplies; sterilize equipment Complete all required reports (e.g., incident reports, accident reports)

Qualifications

Requires current licensure as registered professional nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code. Job Skills: Nursing Technical Skills: Nursing Professional Skills: Consultation, Building Trust, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality Supplemental Information BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: All final candidates are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. This training is fully paid for and will cover lodging, transportation (if needed) and meals. Training takes place for 3 weeks, Monday through Thursday, 7AM to 5PM with Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays off. DYS is a "qualifying employer" for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program. 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.