Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 72,900 - 89,100; Full time

Job summary

A state organization in Columbus is looking for a Registered Nurse (Nurse 1) to provide critical healthcare services in a full-time capacity. The role includes administering medications, responding to emergencies, and providing patient education and care in a correctional setting. Candidates must have an active nursing license in Ohio. The position offers an estimated starting salary of approximately $81,000, and is a part of a drug-free workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio.
• Experience in nursing responsibilities and patient care is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and monitors patient compliance.
• Performs treatments and assists with nursing management.
• Responds to emergencies and provides emergency care.
• Counsels patients regarding healthcare maintenance.

Skills

Nursing

Critical Thinking

Cultural Awareness

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Current licensure as registered professional nurse in Ohio

Tools

Basic Medical Procedures

Medical Charting

Urgent and Emergency Care

Direct Support/Direct Care

Job description

Job Description

Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) (250004YB)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Franklin Medical Center

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Franklin Medical Center, 1990 Harmon Avenue, Columbus 43223

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Schedule

Full-time

Compensation

$81,000

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

What You\'ll Do

• Administers medication (e.g., oral intramuscular and intravenous) and monitors patient medication compliance
• Performs treatments and performs or assists with nurse’s sick call
• Assists with doctor’s sick call
• Performs or assist 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 (e.g., intrasystem or out to court) 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, 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 at 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 assist with inventory and ordering of medical supplies
• Assists ancillary staff as needed to ensure patient care needs are met

Starting pay is approximately $81,000 based 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 (MSL) in their primary state of residence while practicing virtually or over state lines in 37 other compact states across the country.

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

Qualifications

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

Job Skills: Nursing

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

ODEC is a tobacco-free workplace and the State of Ohio has additional employment policies; see the posting for details.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

ADA 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: The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), as outlined in the posting.