Lead Correctional Nurse — Emergency & Chronic Care

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

11 Holidays per year

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a Registered Nurse at Dayton Correctional Institution in Dayton, OH. The role involves medication administration, patient assessments, and direct care within a correctional healthcare setting.

The position requires Ohio RN licensure and offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits. Starting pay is approximately $81,000, with a supportive team and opportunities for professional training.

Qualifications

• Requires current licensure as registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio.
• Nursing skills include urgent and emergency care, charting, and direct care.
• Ability to work in a correctional healthcare setting with teamwork and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and monitors patient medication adherence.
• Assists with doctor’s sick call and nursing management of chronic care clinics.
• Responds to emergencies providing emergency care and CPR.
• Performs patient assessments and documents findings.
• Supervises training for new healthcare staff and acts as lead clinical authority as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Basic Medical Procedures

Medical Charting

Urgent and Emergency Care

Direct Support/Direct Care

Critical Thinking

Cultural Awareness

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Job description

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a Registered Nurse at Dayton Correctional Institution in Dayton, OH. The role involves medication administration, patient assessments, and direct care within a correctional healthcare setting.

The position requires Ohio RN licensure and offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits. Starting pay is approximately $81,000, with a supportive team and opportunities for professional training.