Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse)

Job Description Registered Nurse (Nurse 1) at Ohio Department of Administrative Services – Full time, immediate start. Responsibilities Administer medication (oral, intramuscular, intravenous) and monitor patient medication compliance. Perform treatments and assist with nurse’s sick call. Assist with doctor’s sick call. Perform or assist with nursing management of chronic care clinics. Respond to emergencies by providing emergency care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Perform subjective and objective assessment of patients. Collect vital signs and document findings. Collect urine and/or other bodily fluid specimens. Prepare patients for release or transfer to other facilities. Ensure discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy. Participate in work‑related training and institutional training exercises. Provide assistance to other healthcare staff. Investigate and document problem areas or concerns. Review shift reports from preceding shift(s). Assist physicians with medical procedures. Assume duties of other nurses during absences. Counsel and provide education to patients regarding healthcare maintenance and disease prevention. Participate in quality assurance activities. Provide training and work direction to new nurses, agency nurses, licensed practical nurses, and hospital aides. Serve as a resource person for other healthcare and security staff regarding healthcare matters. Provide orientation and training for new healthcare personnel under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor. Serve as lead clinical authority on site in the absence of the HCA, QIC, medical director, and/or advanced level provider staff. Participate in group programming. Participate in health and wellness initiatives. Perform administrative duties as indicated. Attend and schedule multidisciplinary team meetings. Assume duties of shift charge as assigned, making work assignments and adjustments as necessary. Perform or assist with inventory and ordering of medical supplies. Assist ancillary staff to ensure patient care needs are met. Qualifications Current RN license issued by the State of Ohio. Experience: 0 or more years. Knowledge of emergency and urgent care procedures. Skills: Nursing, Urgent and Emergency Care, Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Direct Support/Direct Care, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Teamwork, Cultural Awareness. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, serve as shift charge, manage inventory, and provide patient education. Compensation Starting salary approximately $92,000 based on location and shift assignments. Benefits and Additional Information Ohio participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing RN practice across 37 other compact states. The department is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program. #J-18808-Ljbffr