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Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) 20018241 E

State of Ohio, London, OH, United States


Job Description – Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse) – 20018241 E (2600036E)

Organization
Rehabilitation & Correction – London Correctional Institution

Work Location
London Correctional Institute
1580 State Route 56, London, OH 43140

Primary Location
United States – Ohio – Madison County – London

Compensation
$88,000 (starting pay, location/shift dependent)

Schedule
Full‑time

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

Responsibilities

Administers medication (e.g., oral, intramuscular, 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 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

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 report 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 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

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

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of 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 (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

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