Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) 20078763, 20078769, 20091998

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo Work Locations: Toledo Correctional Institute 2001 East Central Avenue Toledo 43608 Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Toledo Correctional Institution Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit Schedule: Full-time Compensation: $70,800 to $104,800 Unposting Date: Ongoing 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 Contact Name: Personnel Director Agency Contact Information: 567-316-2213 / DRC.
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us Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) 20078763, 20078769, 20091998 (23000AF2) Job Duties I Who We Are… 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 serves 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.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.
drc.
ohio.
gov 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! 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 assist 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 timely documents all findings 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 timely 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 shift(s) Assist 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 assist with inventory and ordering of medical supplies Assists ancillary staff as needed to ensure patient care needs are met Pay ranges from approximately $70,800 to $104,800.
Starting pay will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and 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.
What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Qualifications 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 and Cultural Awareness.
Knowledge of professional registered nursing procedures; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures related to nursing; public relations; employee training & development*; inventory control.
Skill in operation of medical equipment (e.
g.
, stethoscope, otoscope, blood pressure cuff, EKG machine).
Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; demonstrate physical fitness.
(*)Developed after employment.
Helpful Tips Application Procedures: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website.
(We no longer accept paper applications.
) When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.
Be sure to check your email often.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made.
Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.
Background Check Information You Also Need to Know The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use.
The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result.
Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.
"Not applicable to current state employees".
This position may be subject to Federal Alcohol.
Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana.
Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.
Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: • Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; • Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; • Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; • Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.
(example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency).