Logo
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)

Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse)

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), Belden, Ohio, United States

Save Job

Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) – Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Join to apply for the

Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse)

role at

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)

3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

Responsibilities

Administers medication (e.g., oral, intramuscular, and intravenous) and monitors patient medication compliance

Performs treatments and assists with 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

Conducts subjective and objective assessment of patients

Collects vital signs and documents all findings in a timely manner

Collects urine and/or other bodily fluid specimens

Prepares patients for release or transfer to other facilities (e.g., intrasystem or court) 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 areas of concern

Reviews shift reports from preceding shift(s)

Assists physicians with medical procedures

Assumes duties of other nurses during absences

Counsels and provides education to patients regarding healthcare maintenance and disease prevention

Participates in quality assurance activities

Provides training and work direction to new nurses, agency nurses, licensed practical nurses, and/or hospital aides

Serves as a resource person for other healthcare and security staff regarding healthcare matters

Provides orientation and training for new healthcare personnel at the direction of the Nursing Supervisor

Serves as the lead clinical authority on site in the absence of the HCA, QIC, medical director and/or advanced level provider staff

Participates in group programming and health and wellness initiatives

Performs administrative duties as indicated

Attends meetings and schedules multidisciplinary team meetings

Assumes the duties of shift charge as assigned by the HCA, making shift work assignments and adjustments as necessary

Performs or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies

Assists ancillary staff as needed to ensure patient care needs are met

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

Requirements

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

Compensation

Starting pay is approximately $78,000 based on location and shift assignments

Work Location Grafton Correctional Institution – Grafton, OH

Agency Overview Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serve as role models for pro‑social behavior, conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The department is tasked with front‑line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure, and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public by helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of their communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at

www.drc.ohio.gov .

#J-18808-Ljbffr