TravelNurseSource is working with 22nd Century Healthcare, Inc. to find a qualified Correctional RN in Dayton, Ohio, 45401!
Registered Nurse (RN – General, Dialysis, Mental Health)
Location: Dayton, OH 45417
Duration: Minimum 6 months from projected start date
Hours: 36–40 hours per week
Schedule Requirements
- Must be available for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
- Rotating weekends required
- Must work at least one weekend day per week
- Schedule and shift assignments will be determined at the start of the assignment
- Flexibility is required as days and hours may change based on facility needs
Position Overview
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care within a state-operated facility. Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care, administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient conditions, and responding to medical emergencies.
This is an all-female facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care to patients/inmates in a medical or institutional setting
- Observe, assess, and document patient symptoms, reactions, and progress
- Conduct nursing rounds and record vital signs
- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and immunizations
- Monitor patients in restricted or isolated settings and provide emergency medical care when needed
- Develop and implement patient care plans
- Organize and oversee emergency response (Code Blue)
- Supervise and direct assigned healthcare staff as needed
- Assist physicians with diagnostic evaluations
- Maintain accurate documentation of medications, treatments, incidents, and reports
- Monitor and control inventory of medications, including controlled substances
- Order medical supplies and equipment
- Coordinate outpatient appointments and prescription services
- Participate in staff development and training
- Serve on committees or problem-solving teams as assigned