Corrections Nurse Practitioner: Chronic Care & Acute Treatment

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ODRC's Rehabilitation and Correction division in Dayton seeks a licensed RN with Nurse Practitioner credentials to provide comprehensive medical care to inmates. The role covers chronic disease management, preventive care, and urgent medical services under State guidelines.

Candidates must hold a current RN license and NP certification with authority to prescribe; duties include examinations, diagnoses, and coordination with the CMO and BOMS for quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Valid license as Registered Nurse and completion of Nurse Practitioner program with certification to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723.

Responsibilities

• Monitors progress of and intervenes in chronic illnesses following DRC policies
• Administers vaccines, prescribes medications or treats acute and chronic conditions as training allows
• Performs routine exams to assess chronic condition control and diagnose new conditions
• Evaluates referrals and approves or disapproves specialty consultations
• Orders and reviews lab, x-ray and other diagnostic results
• Conducts medical reclassifications and formulary requests with CMO
• Performs routine and emergency medical care of inmate patients
• Examinies, diagnoses and treats within Ohio Nursing Board scope
• Gives rounds on infirmary patients as directed by CMO
• Documents patient interviews and assessments per BOMS guidelines and ACA standards
• Collaborates with CMO for quality oversight
• Attends institution and statewide medical leadership meetings
• Takes outpatient call as directed by CMO with BOMS approval

Skills

Basic Medical Procedures

Corrections

Nursing

Medical Charting

Medication Management

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Interpreting Data

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Registered Nurse license

Nurse Practitioner program certified by Ohio Board of Nursing

Job description

ODRC's Rehabilitation and Correction division in Dayton seeks a licensed RN with Nurse Practitioner credentials to provide comprehensive medical care to inmates. The role covers chronic disease management, preventive care, and urgent medical services under State guidelines.

Candidates must hold a current RN license and NP certification with authority to prescribe; duties include examinations, diagnoses, and coordination with the CMO and BOMS for quality improvements.