Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) -20033764

$74,000 - $74,000/Yr

Rehabilitation Correction - Youngstown, OH

Part-time - Entry Level

Youngstown, OH

About the position

The Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) position at the Ohio State Penitentiary involves providing comprehensive nursing care to inmates, including administering medications, performing assessments, and responding to emergencies. The role is crucial in ensuring the health and well-being of the incarcerated population while supporting the mission of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction to reduce recidivism through rehabilitative treatment.

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
• 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
• 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/provides education to 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 person for healthcare and security staff regarding healthcare matters
• Participates in group programming and health initiatives
• Performs administrative duties as indicated
• Attends meetings and schedules multidisciplinary team meetings
• Assumes duties of shift charge as assigned and makes shift work assignments
• Performs or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies
• Assists ancillary staff as needed 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
• Knowledge of rehabilitation and correctional practices
• Ability to work in a diverse 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