Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $32 to $37 per hour in Grafton, OH

Performs specialized procedures, including IV therapy, Chemotherapy, Wound care, Oxygen therapy, Dialysis, Blood transfusions, Intubation, CPR, Tube feeding, Catheterization, Suctioning, and Phlebotomy. Provides professional nursing care to students in student health services units, inmates, juvenile offenders, or consumers in state-operated facilities/institutions.

TravelNurseSource is working with 22nd Century Healthcare, Inc. to find a qualified Correctional RN in Grafton, Ohio, 44044!

Duration: 3+ Months  to Long-term

Shift Timing: 2 pm-12 am or 2 pm-2 am (10-12-hour shifts - Must be flexible with shift/hours and days as it could change due to the needs of the facility).

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provides professional nursing care to students in student health services units, inmates, juvenile offenders, or consumers in state-operated facilities/institutions.
• Observes, assesses, and records symptoms, reactions, and progress of infirmary patients and clinic outpatients.
• Conducts nursing rounds and takes and records vital signs.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications, narcotics, immunizations, and ordered treatment plans.
• Monitors restrained patients (e.g., lock-ups, detention, isolation) at required intervals (e.g., every 15 minutes).
• Responds to medical emergencies by administering first aid, arranging transport to emergency rooms, contacting physicians, and providing medical referrals.
• Develops, implements, and reviews patient care plans.
• Provides direct nursing care for 20–60 bedridden inmates in a corrections medical center setting.
• Performs specialized procedures, including IV therapy, Chemotherapy, Wound care, Oxygen therapy, Dialysis, Blood transfusions, Intubation, CPR, Tube feeding, Catheterization, Suctioning, and Phlebotomy.
• Organizes and oversees “Code Blue” emergency response teams.
• Directs and supervises health care staff (e.g., hospital aides, LPNs); acts as lead worker during assigned shifts.
• Schedules, assigns, and reviews work of lower-level staff (e.g., RNs, LPNs); may approve/disapprove leave and complete performance evaluations.
• Participates in staff development, education, and training; orients new employees.
• Assists physicians with diagnostic health evaluations.
• Maintains accurate documentation of medications, treatments, and medical information.
• Completes incident, accident, and Medicaid reports.
• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies, equipment, and controlled substances.
• Arranges outpatient clinic appointments, medical examinations, and prescription refills.
• Performs administrative duties and serves as liaison within the organization.
• Conducts or attends meetings; serves as instructor when needed.
• Participates in or leads problem-solving teams and committees.