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Ohio Department of Youth Services

Nurse 1

Ohio Department of Youth Services, Massillon, Ohio, United States, 44647

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Ohio Department of Youth Services . DYS is seeking a

Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse, RN)

to deliver medical services to youth at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid nursing background and a passion to habilitate youth. 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; prepare and administer prescribed medications and ordered treatment plans. Monitor restrained patients (lockups, detention, isolated) on a timely basis (every 15 minutes). Provide immediate medical attention to emergencies (first aid, CPR, transport to hospital emergency, physician contact). Assist physicians in evaluation, treatment and care plans; assist with physical examinations; collect and test specimens; administer vaccinations and medical injections; schedule doctor appointments; arrange out‑patient clinical appointments with specialists. Prepare examination room; stock supplies; sterilize equipment. Chart and record all medications, treatments, and pertinent medical information; complete required reports (incident, accident); admit and/or discharge patients; instruct patients regarding health maintenance and self‑administered medication; attend and participate in seminars, conferences and in‑service training. Maintain constant and exact inventory of all controlled drugs, medication, and medical equipment; order supplies; interview youth to obtain medical history. Qualifications

Requires current licensure as a registered professional nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio as issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code. Preferred Qualifications

Leadership, commitment to excellence, professionalism. Strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations. Change agent, excellent customer service, trauma‑responsive, solution driven. Job Skills

Nursing Technical Skills

Nursing Professional Skills

Consultation, Building Trust, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality Compensation

$33.45 – $46.79 per hour. Schedule

Full‑time. Employment Type

Full‑time. Seniority Level

Entry level. Job Function

Health Care Provider.

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