Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse)

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Caldwell (OH); On-site; USD 70,200 - 85,800; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking a registered nurse for the Noble Correctional Institute in Caldwell, Ohio. Responsibilities include administering medication, monitoring patient compliance, and assisting with medical procedures.

Candidates must possess a valid Ohio nursing license and demonstrate ability in emergency care and patient education. Competitive starting salary of approximately $78,000 based on location and shift assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires current licensure as a registered professional nurse in Ohio.
• Valid Ohio nursing license required; application of the Nurse Licensure Compact enables practice across compact states.
• Ability to practice in a correctional setting and handle emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and monitors patient compliance.
• Assists with nursing management of chronic care and emergencies.
• Prepares patients for release or transfer to other facilities.

Skills

Emergency care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Healthcare education

Education

Valid Ohio nursing license

Registered professional nurse

Job description

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
• 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 documents all findings promptly
• Collects urine and/or other bodily fluid specimens
• Prepares patients for release or transfer to other facilities (e.g., intrasystem or out to court) by reviewing patient care, transfer summaries, or release summaries
• Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services in a timely manner
• Participates in work‑related training and institutional training exercises
• Provides assistance to other healthcare staff
• Investigates and documents problem areas or concerns
• Reviews shift reports from preceding shifts
• Assists physicians with medical procedures
• Assumes duties of other nurses during absences
• Counsels and provides education to patients regarding healthcare maintenance and disease prevention
• Participates in quality assurance activities
• Provides training and direction to new nurses, agency nurses, licensed practical nurses, and/or hospital aides
• Serves as a resource person for other healthcare and security staff regarding healthcare matters
• Provides orientation and training for new healthcare personnel under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor
• Serves as the lead clinical authority on site in the absence of the HCA, QIC, medical director, and/or advanced level provider staff
• Participates in group programming
• Participates in health and wellness initiatives
• Performs administrative duties as indicated
• Attends meetings
• Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings
• Assumes the duties of shift charge as assigned by the HCA, making shift work assignments and adjustments as necessary
• Performs or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies
• Assists ancillary staff as needed to ensure patient care needs are met

Qualifications

• Requires current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio issued by the Board of Nursing (Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code)
• Valid Ohio nursing license required; application of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows practice across compact states
• Ability to practice in a correctional setting and handle emergency situations

Compensation

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

Location

Noble Correctional Institute, Noble County, Caldwell, Ohio (United States)