Licensed Practical Nurse 20021936
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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!
This is a reposting... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered.
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
Pay ranges from approximately $53,400 to $71,900. 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 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
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 yearChildbirth/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.
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
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient
Work Locations
Correction Reception Center
Organization
Rehabilitation & Correction - Correctional Reception Center
Classified Indicator
Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Schedule
Full-time
Compensation
$53,400 to $71,900
Unposting Date
Apr 29, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Direct Support/Direct Care, Nursing
Professional Skills
Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Confidentiality
Agency Contact Name
Personnel Director
Agency Contact Information
614-585-5016 / DRC.CRCRecruit@drc.ohio.gov
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