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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)

Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) - 20030988

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

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Responsibilities

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

Performs treatments and assists with nurse’s and doctor’s sick calls

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 by reviewing 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 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, or advanced level provider staff

Participates in group programming and health and wellness initiatives

Performs administrative duties as indicated

Attends 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

Qualifications

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, issued by the Board of Nursing in accordance with Section 4723.03 of the Ohio Revised Code

Experience in urgent and emergency care settings preferred

Strong clinical knowledge in basic medical procedures, medical charting, and direct support/ care

Excellent problem‑solving, critical thinking, decision‑making, teamwork, and cultural awareness skills

Ability to respond to emergencies and provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Capacity to manage chronic care clinics and assist with physician procedures

Good communication skills for counseling patients and providing education

Starting Pay:

Approximately $78,000 based on location/shift assignments

Work Location:

Belmont Correctional Institute, St. Clairsville, Ohio, United States

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employment Type:

Classified

Union Representation:

1199

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

Special Notes:

Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC); an RN can 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.

Program:

DRC is a "qualifying employer" for the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

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