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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)

Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) - 20025875 External

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), Chillicothe, Ohio, United States, 45601

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What You'll Do

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

Performs treatments and performs or 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

Performs 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 out to court) by reviewing patient care, transfer summaries or release summaries

Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services in a timely fashion

Participates in work‑related training and institution training exercises

Provides assistance to other healthcare staff

Investigates and documents problem areas or areas of concern

Reviews shift report from preceding shift(s)

Assists physicians with medical procedures

Assumes duties of other nurses during absences

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

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

Participates in health and wellness initiatives

Performs administrative duties as indicated

Attends meetings

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

Starting pay is approximately $70,800 based on location/shift assignments.

Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which went into effect January 1, 2023. The NLC allows an RN to hold one multistate license (MSL) in their primary state of residence while practicing virtually or over state lines in 37 other compact states across the country.

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

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

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Government Administration

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Organization Rehabilitation & Correction - Ross Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information Personnel Director- 740/702-3584/DRC.RCIRecruit@odrc.state.oh.us

Unposting Date Feb 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location Ross Correctional Institution

Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

Compensation $78,000

Schedule Full-time

Classified Indicator Classified

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

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.

What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been 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 through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

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