Correctional / Nurse Practitioner 20084409

State of Ohio; Orient (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation & Correction - Pickaway Correctional in Orient, Ohio seeks a Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse to provide medical care within the correctional facility, under the institutional CMO. This permanent, full-time role emphasizes chronic disease management, acute care, and routine exams for inmate patients in a secure environment.

The position requires an Ohio RN license with NP certification and authority to prescribe.

Qualifications

• Valid license as Registered Nurse and NP certification with authority to prescribe according to Ohio rules.
• Completion of Nurse Practitioner program and Ohio Nursing Board certification for advanced practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and intervene in chronic illnesses following DRC policies and protocols.
• Provide routine and emergency medical care to inmate patients as scheduled.
• Perform physical exams to assess chronic conditions and diagnose new ones.
• Coordinate with CMO on referrals, tests, and non-formulary medications.
• Document assessments, impressions and plans per ACA standards and bureau guidelines.
• Participate in institutional and statewide medical leadership meetings as directed.

Skills

Nursing

Basic Medical Procedures

Corrections

MedicalCharting

Medication Management

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

InterpretingData

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Pickaway Correctional

Work Location: 11781 State Route 762
Orient, Ohio, 43146
United States

Compensation: $55.30

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Not Specified

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Nursing

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.

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.

What You'll Do

This position 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 and prescribes medications or administer treatment of acute and chronically ill patients and performs minor surgery as training and competency allows
• Performs routine physical exams of patients to determine control or status of chronic conditions and diagnose new conditions
• Evaluates patients for the necessity of specialty referral consultations inside or outside the institution and reviews said consult reports for the recommendations, approving or disapproving accordingly
• Orders and reviews the results of laboratory, x-ray, and other diagnostic testing as appropriate
• Facilitates, with the CMO, the completion of medical reclassification and requests for non-formulary medications as necessary
• Performs routine and emergency medical care of inmate patients as scheduled
• Examines, diagnoses and 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 and related ACA standards currently in practice, documenting all assessments and diagnostic impressions, as well as any other treatment plans and follow-up parameters
• Cooperates with CMO medical quality oversight and accepts 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

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 (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

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, MedicalCharting, Medication Management, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, InterpretingData, Teamwork, Time Management

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.