Nurse 1

State of Ohio • Massillon, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Nurse (Registered Nurse) to provide comprehensive healthcare to youth at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. In this role, you will deliver professional nursing care, administer individualized treatment plans, and respond to medical emergencies. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong clinical skills, and is dedicated to supporting the health and habilitation of youth.

Requirements

• Current licensure as registered professional nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code
• Nursing Technical Skills
• Nursing Professional Skills: Consultation, Building Trust, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to youth, observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress of clinic out-patients
• Make nursing rounds; take and record initials
• Interview youth to obtain comprehensive medical histories
• Instruct patients regarding health maintenance, wellness, and self-administered medications
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and ordered treatment plans
• Maintain constant and exact inventory of all controlled drugs, medication, and medical equipment; order supplies
• Chart and record all administered medications, treatments, and pertinent medical information accurately
• Conduct timely monitoring of restrained patients (e.g., lockups, detention, isolated)
• Provide immediate medical attention to emergencies, including administering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Evaluate emergency situations; counsel patients on the need for medical referral; contact the staff physician when necessary; arrange immediate transportation to hospital emergency rooms
• Assist physicians in the evaluation, treatment, and care planning of patients; assist with physical examinations
• Collect and test diagnostic specimens; administer vaccinations and medical injections (e.g., insulin, allergy)
• Schedule doctor appointments and arrange out-patient clinical appointments with specialists (e.g., dentists, psychologists)
• Prepare examination room; stock supplies; sterilize equipment
• Complete all required reports (e.g., incident reports, accident reports)

Benefits

• 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)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level