State Of Ohio Grafton , OH 44044
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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
THIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU APPLIED INTHE PAST, YOU MUST RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
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:
Provides patient care as directed
Documents patient-related care timely within the electronic health record
Maintain patient medical records
Administers medication, including oral and intramuscular medications, may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified
Performs treatments
Assists with Doctor's Sick Call
Assists with chronic care clinics management
Participates in patient care planning and treatment team activities
Responds to emergencies
Provides emergency care and collection of patient data
Collects vital signs and timely documents all findings
Collects urine and/or other body fluid specimens
May perform venipuncture in order to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis
Prepares patients for release and/or transfer (i.e., Intra-system, out to court) by reviewing patient care, completing Intra-System Transfer Summaries and/or Release Summaries
Ensures discharge medication orders are completed and timely forwarded to pharmacy services
Participates in work-related training and all institution training exercises as assigned.
Provides assistance to other healthcare staff
Investigates and documents problem areas and/or areas of concern
Reviews shift report from preceding shift(s)
Assist physicians with medical procedures
Assumes duties of other nurses during absences
Observes, documents and provides nursing support to assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, psychiatric attendants, and/or patient care assistants)
Provides patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of disease
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
Performs administrative duties
Attends meetings
Schedules multidisciplinary team meetings
Performs and/or assists with inventory and ordering of medical supplies
Assists ancillary staff including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers as needed to ensure patient care needs are met
Must work overtime as required
Starting pay is approximately $53,400 based on shift assignments.
Ohio has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which went into effect January 1, 2023. The NLC allows an LPN 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.
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
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
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
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code; MDS certification issued by ANNAC (i.e. American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination).
Job Skills: Nursing, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical Charting, Basic Medical Procedures, Medication Management, Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus
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