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Ohio Department of Youth Services

Psychiatric/DD Nurse

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

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DYS is seeking a

Psychiatric/DD Nurse (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.

Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To

Provide professional nursing care to youth; administer medications and treatment as ordered by physician, assist with physical examinations, take and record vital signs

Initiate and direct implementation of nursing care plan

Directs delivery of and evaluates psychiatric and nursing care of patients as delivered by nonprofessional staff

Observe, evaluate and record patient behavior, condition and response to medication, treatments and therapeutic activities

Provide immediate medical attention to emergencies (e.g., administer first aid to accident victims; administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation; counsel patient regarding need for medical referrals; arrange transportation to hospital emergency room; contact staff physician for emergency illness or injury when necessary)

Prepare and review records and reports (e.g., incidents, restraints/seclusions, nursing care plans, shift reports, transfers, admissions and discharges)

Writes and review treatment plans and write nursing summaries

Chart and record all medications, treatments and pertinent medical information; complete required reports (e.g., 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

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership, commitment to excellence, professionalism, strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations, change agent, excellent customer service, trauma-responsive, and solution driven

Requires current license as registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.

Pay Range $34.96/hr - $48.90/hr

Schedule Full-time

Location Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility, Massillon, OH

Contact Patti Russell; patricia.russell@dys.ohio.gov

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