Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) - 20026505

Overview

Job Description
- Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) -  (2600056D)

Organization:
Rehabilitation & Correction
- Madison Correctional Institution

Work Location:

Madison Correctional Institute 1851 State Route 56 London 43140

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London

Compensation: $95,000

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

• Administers medication (e.g., oral, intramuscular and intravenous) and monitors patient medication compliance
• Performs treatments and nurse’s sick call, assists with doctor’s sick call
• Performs or 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 findings
• Collects urine and/or other bodily fluid specimens
• Prepares patients for release or transfer to other facilities by reviewing patient care, transfer summaries or release summaries
• Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services
• 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; assists physicians with medical procedures
• Assumes duties of other nurses during absences; counsels and educates patients regarding healthcare maintenance and disease prevention
• Participates in quality assurance activities; provides training and work direction to staff
• Serves as a resource for healthcare and security staff; provides orientation and training for new personnel
• Acts as lead clinical authority on site in the absence of senior providers; participates in group programming and health/wellness initiatives
• Performs administrative duties as indicated; schedules multidisciplinary team meetings; assumes shift charge duties as assigned
• Performs or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies; assists ancillary staff as needed

Starting pay is approximately $95,000 based on location/shift assignments.

Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which allows an RN to hold one multistate license (MSL) in their primary state of residence while practicing across state lines in 37 other compact states.

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

• 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)

Requires current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio as issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of the 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

Application Procedures:

To be considered for this position, apply online through this posting website. Paper applications are not accepted.

• Describe how you meet the minimum qualifications in your online application
• Provide complete information on qualifications, experience, education and training
• Check application status by signing into your profile on this website
• We will communicate via the email provided in your profile and job application

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, contact the Human Resources Office for proper arrangements. You will receive instructions if invited to an assessment or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Final applicants will be required to undergo urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Testing includes marijuana; a positive test requires medical documentation of prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant will undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of prior convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State is a drug-free workplace and may impose additional restrictions related to drug-free workplace policy.