Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse)

State of Ohio; Grafton Township (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, seeks a Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) for the Grafton Correctional Institution in Grafton, OH. This full-time position administers medications, coordinates care, and participates in preventive health initiatives within a correctional setting.

Starting pay is approximately $80,000 with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff. Active Ohio RN licensure is required, with strong clinical judgment and teamwork essential for success in

Qualifications

• Requires current licensure as registered professional nurse in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• 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 CPR
• 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 with review of care and transfer summaries
• Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services
• Participates in work-related training and institution training exercises
• Provides assistance to other healthcare staff
• Investigates and documents problems or areas of concern
• Reviews shift reports
• Assists physicians with medical procedures
• Assumes duties of other nurses during absences
• Counsels/provides patient education on healthcare maintenance and disease prevention
• Participates in quality assurance activities
• Provides training and work direction to new nurses, agency nurses, LPNs, and/or hospital aides
• Serves as a resource for healthcare and security staff on health matters
• Provides orientation and training for new healthcare personnel
• Acts as lead clinical authority in absence of leadership
• Participates in group programming and health/wellness initiatives
• Performs administrative duties and assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies

Skills

Nursing

Urgent and Emergency Care

Basic Medical Procedures

Medical Charting

Direct Support/Direct Care

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Teamwork

Cultural Awareness

Job description

Job Description - Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) (250009LR)

Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) ( 250009LR )

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Grafton Correctional Institution

Work Location

Grafton Correctional Inst 2500 Avon Beldon Road South Grafton 44044

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lorain County-Grafton

Compensation : $80,000

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

Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitive treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Responsibilities

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
• Schedules multidisciplinary team meetingsAssumes 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 $80,000 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 (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.

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.

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

EEO/DEI 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). 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.