Registered Nurse (RN Occupational Health)

This is not a PRN position / will be given schedule on 1st day - must be available for either schedule below :

Sun,Mon,Tue 7 : 10 am - 8 : 30 pm

Thur,Fri, Sat 7 : 10 am - 8 : 30 pm

Unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on an underserved population, addressing health disparities and ensuring quality care in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

In this role, you will be a vital part of a team that delivers comprehensive healthcare to individuals who often lack access to medical services.

Your work will go beyond treating illnesses-you will play a critical role in promoting wellness, providing education, and fostering trust and compassion in a secure setting.This opportunity offers a chance to combine clinical excellence with social impact, making a tangible difference in the lives of patients and the broader community. If you're ready to step into a role where your skills and dedication can transform lives, we invite you to join our team.

JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE : (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)

• Provides professional nursing care to students hospitalized in student health services unit, or to inmates, juvenile offenders, or consumers housed in state-owned / operated facility / institution & / or staff, observes, assesses & records symptoms, reactions & progress of infirmary patients & / or clinic out-patients, makes nursing rounds, takes & re cords vitals, prepares & administers prescribed medications & ordered treatment plans & / or immunizations, monitors restrained (e.g., lock-ups, detention, isolated) patients on timely Client is (i.e., every 15 minutes) & provide s immediate medical attention to emergencies (e.g., administers first aid; arranges transportation to hospital emergency room; contacts staff physician when necessary; counsels patient regarding need for medical referrals) & if assigned, also schedules, assigns & reviews work (i.e., has authority to either approve / disapprove leave requests or to complete performance evaluations, but such is not mandatory to be performed) of lower-level staff (e.g., RNs, LPNs), participates in staff development & education, reviews care plans written by staff & trains & orients new employees;

In corrections medical center, is responsible for all health care of 20-60 bedridden inmates (i.e., makes rounds, evaluates care needed & rendered; does care plans & teaches health care principles; administers medication including narcotics; renders all direct nursing care as needed) & performs specialized procedures (i.e., iv therapy, chemotherapy, wound care, oxygen therapy, dialysis, blood transfusion, incubation & CPR, tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning & phlebotomy duties).

Organizes & oversees 'code blue' team; directs health care staff (e.g., hospital aides & licensed practical nurses) assigned to area; acts as lead worker in charge of one assigned shift in absence of nurse 2 employee assists physician in giving diagnostic health evaluations to students.

Performs clerical tasks (e.g., charts & records all medications, treatments & pertinent medical information; completes required reports such as incident & accident reports; documents Medicaid information; orders supplies & equipment; maintains constant & exact inventory of all controlled drugs, medication & equipment); arranges for out-patient clinic appointments; arranges for medical examinations to be done by school physician; arranges for new & refilled prescriptions ordered by physicians through local pharmacy; performs administrative tasks & serves as liaison with others in organization & conducts & / or attends meetings; serves as instructor on occasion; serves as member or leader of problem solving teams or groups.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS :

Knowledge of professional registered nursing procedures; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures related to nursing; public relations; employee training & development

MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT :

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