Psych Registered Nurse - Corrections

Pay: $48.00 - $50.00 per hour

Job description:

Registered Nurse (RN) needed in Orient, OH for a Corrections Facility! Great opportunity!
Location: Corrections Facility – Orient, OH
Shifts Available:

• Hours: 6PM-720am the days of the available shift are
• Wed, Friday and Sat - Must be Flexible with schedule/days/hours as it could change depending on needs of the facility

Job Description:
Make a meaningful impact where it matters most. We’re hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to join the medical team at a corrections facility, providing consistent, high-quality care. These roles are ideal for nurses who are calm under pressure, confident working independently, and passionate about delivering care in a structured, team-driven environment.

As an RN in this setting, you'll be responsible for assessing medical needs, administering medications, responding to emergencies, and supporting both physical and mental health in a secure facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct nursing assessments and provide direct patient care during assigned shift
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments
• Triage and respond to medical situations and emergencies
• Document all care accurately and in compliance with facility standards
• Collaborate with correctional staff, mental health teams, and other providers
• Uphold a trauma-informed, respectful, and secure care environment

Requirements:

• Active RN license in Ohio
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• 1+ year of nursing experience preferred
• Willingness to work every weekend Saturday
• Experience in corrections, behavioral health preferred

Apply Today to become part of a dedicated team providing essential healthcare!

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Job Type: Full-time

• Ensure compliance with requirements of third party payer
• Assume principle responsibility for total care of assigned patients in the assigned area
• Draw blood for lab work for consumers
• Initiate health care training and education to the patient/family as required while supporting and fostering the goals of the Hospital and the Department of Nursing
• Implement the patient's plan of care
• Perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision
• Determine requests from health care providers for: Extention of outpatient benefits and Professional Association of Treatment Homes(PATH)placement
• Initiate admission assessment screening tool
• Demonstrate competence in performing basic drug calculations./li
• Conduct thorough safety search of the patient
• Provide medical screening to determine need for immediate medical services
• Adhere to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety
• Provide linkage to appropriate community resources, referral to appropriate care services, and communicate with providers in order to reduce health disparities and improve health care outcomes
• Evaluate patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices
• Manage and complete assigned work plan objectives and projects in a timely manner
• Participate in management staff meetings
• Identify the physical, psycho social and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report and evaluations
• Coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team
• Providing outpatient nursing services and treatments to a wide variety of consumers
• Perform patient rounds at least every 2 hours