Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) - 20031332

State of Ohio

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is hiring a Registered Nurse at Noble Correctional Institution in Caldwell, Ohio. The role provides nursing care in a safe, secure correctional environment and supports the agency’s mission to reduce recidivism. Starting pay is approximately $80,000 based on location and shift assignments; the posting also lists compensation of $36.01. Ohio is a Nurse Licensure Compact member, allowing eligible registered nurses to practice across participating compact states with a multistate license. DRC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

The nurse administers medications and monitors compliance; assesses patients, documents findings, performs treatments and supports sick calls and chronic-care clinics. The position responds to emergencies, assists physicians, supports patient transfers and releases, counsels patients on health maintenance, and contributes to quality assurance, health and wellness initiatives, and group programming. The nurse may provide training and work direction to other clinical staff, serve as a clinical resource, assume charge duties when assigned, and perform administrative and supply-related tasks.

This is a permanent, full-time classified position represented by Union 1199. Work hours are not specified. Applicants must apply online and clearly describe how they meet the qualifications. Final applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background investigation. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace, and the State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in Ohio, issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing under Section 4723.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Responsibilities

• Administer oral, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and monitor patient medication compliance.
• Perform treatments and perform or assist with nurses’ sick call.
• Assist with doctors’ sick call.
• Perform or assist with nursing management of chronic-care clinics.
• Respond to emergencies by providing emergency care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Perform subjective and objective patient assessments.
• Collect vital signs and document findings promptly.
• Collect urine and other bodily-fluid specimens.
• Prepare patients for release or transfer by reviewing patient care and transfer or release summaries.
• Ensure discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services in a timely manner.
• Participate in work-related training and institutional training exercises.
• Assist other healthcare staff.
• Investigate and document problem areas or concerns.
• Review shift reports from preceding shifts.
• Assist physicians with medical procedures.
• Assume other nurses’ duties during absences.
• Counsel and educate patients about healthcare maintenance and disease prevention.
• Participate in quality-assurance activities.
• Provide training and work direction to new nurses, agency nurses, licensed practical nurses, and/or hospital aides.
• Serve as a healthcare resource for other healthcare and security staff.
• Provide orientation and training for new healthcare personnel at the Nursing Supervisor’s direction.
• Serve as the lead clinical authority on site in the absence of the HCA, QIC, medical director, and/or advanced-level provider staff.
• Participate in group programming and health and wellness initiatives.
• Perform administrative duties and attend meetings.
• Schedule multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Assume shift-charge duties as assigned by the HCA, including making and adjusting shift work assignments.
• Perform or assist with inventory and ordering of medical supplies.
• Assist ancillary staff as needed to ensure patient-care needs are met.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed