Nurse, RN Nurse

Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive healthcare to youth at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. The role involves delivering professional nursing care, administering individualized treatment plans, and responding to medical emergencies.

• 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).

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio, issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Strong clinical skills and proficiency in nursing assessment, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build trust, and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, correctional environment.

• Nursing
• Consultation, Building Trust, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality

Full‑time; 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm.