Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) - 20024748

$74,000 - $74,000/Yr

Rehabilitation Correction - Lancaster, OH

Part-time - Entry Level

Lancaster, OH

About the position

The Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) position at the Southeastern Correctional Institution involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients within a correctional facility. The role focuses on administering medications, performing medical assessments, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure the well-being of inmates. The nurse will also participate in training, quality assurance activities, and health initiatives, contributing to the overall mission of rehabilitation and public safety.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication (oral, intramuscular, and intravenous) and monitors patient medication compliance
• Performs treatments and assists with nurse's sick call
• Assists with doctor's sick call
• Manages chronic care clinics
• Responds to emergencies providing emergency care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Performs subjective and objective assessment of patients
• Collects vital signs and documents findings
• Collects urine and/or other bodily fluid specimens
• Prepares patients for release or transfer to other facilities
• Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services
• 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 shifts
• Assists physicians with medical procedures
• Counsels patients regarding healthcare maintenance and disease prevention
• Participates in quality assurance activities
• Provides training and work direction to new nurses and other healthcare personnel
• Serves as a resource for healthcare and security staff regarding healthcare matters
• Participates in group programming and health initiatives
• Performs administrative duties as indicated
• Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings
• Assumes duties of shift charge as assigned
• Performs inventory and ordering of medical supplies
• Assists ancillary staff to ensure patient care needs are met

Requirements

• Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio
• Experience in nursing, urgent and emergency care, and basic medical procedures
• Proficient in medical charting and direct support/direct care
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making, and teamwork skills
• Cultural awareness

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in correctional healthcare settings
• Knowledge of rehabilitation and correctional programs
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities
• Public Retirement Systems and Optional Deferred Compensation