Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse)

State of Ohio; Caldwell (OH); On-site; USD 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Paid time off

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

A state government agency seeks a Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) in Caldwell, Ohio with a salary of approximately $78,000. Responsibilities include administering medications, emergency care, and supporting patient health in a correctional environment. Candidates must be licensed RNs in Ohio. A variety of healthcare benefits and a commitment to a drug-free workplace are part of the employment package.

Qualifications

• Must possess current Ohio RN license as per state law.
• Experience in urgent and emergency care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and monitors patient medication compliance.
• Performs treatments and assists with nurse's sick call.
• Provides emergency care and performs CPR when needed.
• Participates in work-related training and institution training exercises.
• Provides education to patients regarding healthcare maintenance.

Skills

Nursing

Urgent and Emergency Care

Basic Medical Procedures

Medical Charting

Direct Support/Direct Care

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Teamwork

Cultural Awareness

Education

Current licensure as registered professional nurse in Ohio

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) (250002I3)

Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) (250002I3)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Noble Correctional Institution

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Noble Correctional Institute 15708 McConnelsville Road Caldwell 43724

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Noble County-Caldwell

Compensation: $78,000

Schedule

Full-time

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill

Nursing

Technical Skills: Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Urgent and Emergency Care, Direct Support/Direct Care, Nursing

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Agency Overview

What We Do and Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is committed to reducing recidivism through rehabilitative treatment and programming in a safe, secure and humane environment. For more information, visit www.drc.ohio.gov.

What You'll Do

• Administers medication (e.g., oral, intramuscular and intravenous) and monitors patient medication compliance
• Performs treatments and assists with nurse’s sick call
• Assists with doctor’s sick call
• Performs or assists with nursing management of chronic care clinics
• Responds to emergencies providing emergency care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Performs subjective and objective assessment of patients
• Collects vital signs and timely documents all findings
• Collects urine and/or other bodily fluid specimens
• Prepares patients for release or transfer to other facilities by reviewing patient care, transfer summaries or release summaries
• Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and timely forwarded to pharmacy services
• Participates in work-related training and institution training exercises
• Provides assistance to other healthcare staff
• Investigates and documents problem areas or areas of concern
• Reviews shift report from preceding shift(s)
• Assist physicians with medical procedures
• Assumes duties of other nurses during absences
• Counsels/provides education to patients regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of disease
• Participates in quality assurance activities
• Provides training and work direction to new nurses and other nursing staff
• Serves as a resource for healthcare and security staff regarding healthcare matters
• Provides orientation and training for new healthcare personnel
• Serves as the lead clinical authority on site in the absence of leadership
• Participates in group programming and health and wellness initiatives
• Performs administrative duties as indicated
• Attends meetings and schedules multidisciplinary team meetings
• Assumes duties of shift charge as assigned
• Performs or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies
• Assists ancillary staff as needed to ensure patient care needs are met

Starting pay is approximately $78,000 based on location/shift assignments.

Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which went into effect January 1, 2023. The NLC allows an RN to hold one multistate license in their primary state of residence while practicing virtually or over state lines in 37 other compact states.

DRC is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

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 after 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
• Public Retirement Systems and Optional 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

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

Job Skills: Nursing, Urgent and Emergency Care, Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Direct Support/Direct Care, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Teamwork, Cultural Awareness

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website. We no longer accept paper applications.

• Describe how you meet the minimum qualifications in your online application.
• We will not credit qualifications not described in the online application.
• You can check your application status by signing into your profile.
• We will communicate via the email provided in your profile and application; check email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, contact the Human Resources Office for proper arrangements. You will receive instructions if invited to an assessment or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Final applicants will be required to undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Testing will include marijuana. A positive test requires medical documentation of prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

Final applicants will undergo a criminal background check. An assessment of prior convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

• 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 confinement facility;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for acts of terrorism or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals with a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and provides reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA and other laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace; this position may be subject to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy.