Correctional Advanced Practice Nurse / Psychiatric / Mental Health 20079782

State of Ohio; Lancaster (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio seeks a Correctional Advanced Practice Nurse to provide psychiatric and mental health care within correctional facilities. The role involves assessments, medication management, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure integrated care. This position offers competitive benefits and a meaningful career in rehabilitation.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Education and Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Qualifications

• Valid license as Registered Nurse; completion of advanced level practice nurse program.
• Certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with valid certificate of authority.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, including assessments and medication management.
• Collaborates with medical staff and documents clinical encounters.
• Participates in treatment planning and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing

Behavioral Health

Medical Charting

Medication Management

Listening

Decision Making

Teamwork

Time Management

Written Communication

Education

Registered Nurse License

Advanced Practice Nurse Program

Job description

Job Description - Correctional Advanced Practice Nurse / Psychiatric / Mental Health 20079782 (2500036Q)

Correctional Advanced Practice Nurse / Psychiatric / Mental Health 20079782 ( 2500036Q )

Organization

Organization

: Rehabilitation & Correction - Southeastern Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Unposting Date

: May 26, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Work Location

: Southeastern Correctional Inst 5900 BIS Road Lancaster 43130

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County-Lancaster

Compensation : $58.01

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Union : 1199

Primary Job Skill

Primary Job Skill

: Nursing

Technical Skills : Medical Charting, Medication Management, Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Nursing

Professional Skills : Decision Making, Listening, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, which may be done in person or via videoconferencing at any institution as the need arises (e.g., conducts mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulates mental health diagnoses and provides psychotropic medication management consistent with formulary, orders lab tests, may include care for offenders in crisis)
• Performs mental health evaluations of offenders for purposes of formulating diagnoses and determining whether psychotropic medication is indicated for treatment of condition
• Prescribes medication as needed
• Orders, interprets and analyzes laboratory reports and findings
• Collaborates with medical services staff to ensure integrated care
• Documents all clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the health record in accordance with DRC policy and protocols
• Participates in treatment planning, treatment team meetings pertaining to his/her caseload inmates
• Provides psychiatric/mental health care services to offenders incarcerated in correctional institutions
• Provides clinical supervision and consultation for registered nurses and other mental health staff on issues pertaining to psychotropic medication management and other clinical issues
• Receives clinical supervision from collaborating physician on a regular basis
• Participates as a member of behavioral health staff in development of overall goals, objectives, standards, policies and guidelines for assigned mental health programs
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
• Maintains clinical competency

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 advanced level practice nurse program for Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in psychiatric/mental health specialty & certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with valid certificate of authority & certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723.

Job Skills: Nursing, Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Listening, Decision Making, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication.

Supplemental Information

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. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

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.