Nurse 1

Taleo; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Education and Development

Job summary

Ohio Department of Youth Services seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive medical care for youth at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon, OH. The role requires clinical expertise, rapid response to emergencies, and collaboration with physicians to plan patient care.

You will perform nursing assessments, administer medications, and support health maintenance and habilitation efforts for youth in a secure setting.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Ohio.
• Ability to administer medications and manage clinical tasks.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to youth and document findings.
• Make nursing rounds and record initials.
• Interview youth for medical histories and provide health guidance.
• Administer prescribed medications and manage inventory.

Skills

Nursing

Building Trust

Consultation

Ethics and Values

Responsiveness

Confidentiality

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

Job description

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 13, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Indian River Juvenile Correctn 2775 Indian River Road Massillon 44646-7975

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon

Compensation : $90,605

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Union : 1199

Primary Job Skill

Nursing

Technical Skills : Nursing

Professional Skills : Building Trust, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality

We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us…

The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state.

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here .

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled Nurse (Registered Nurse) to provide comprehensive healthcare to youth at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. In this role, you will deliver professional nursing care, administer individualized treatment plans, and respond to medical emergencies.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong clinical skills, and is dedicated to supporting the health and habilitation of youth.

Core Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Assessment

• Provide professional nursing care to youth, observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress of clinic out-patients
• Make nursing rounds; take and record initials
• Interview youth to obtain comprehensive medical histories
• Instruct patients regarding health maintenance, wellness, and self-administered medications

Medication Administration and Inventory Control

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and ordered treatment plans
• Maintain constant and exact inventory of all controlled drugs, medication, and medical equipment; order supplies
• Chart and record all administered medications, treatments, and pertinent medical information accurately

Safety, Monitoring, and Emergency Response

• Conduct timely monitoring of restrained patients (e.g., lockups, detention, isolated)
• Provide immediate medical attention to emergencies, including administering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Evaluate emergency situations; counsel patients on the need for medical referral; contact the staff physician when necessary; arrange immediate transportation to hospital emergency rooms

Clinical Operations and Physician Support

• Assist physicians in the evaluation, treatment, and care planning of patients; assist with physical examinations
• Collect and test diagnostic specimens; administer vaccinations and medical injections (e.g., insulin, allergy)
• Schedule doctor appointments and arrange out-patient clinical appointments with specialists (e.g., dentists, psychologists)
• Prepare examination room; stock supplies; sterilize equipment
• Complete all required reports (e.g., incident reports, accident reports)

Benefits

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)

*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

Requires current licensure as registered professional nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code.

Job Skills: Nursing

Technical Skills: Nursing

Professional Skills: Consultation, Building Trust, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Pre-Service Training

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. Training Academy hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Travel, meals, and lodging are provided.

DYS Qualified Employer Statement

DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Disability Inclusion 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 Statement

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.