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Organization: Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility

Agency Contact Name and Information: pamela.wilson@dys.ohio.gov

Work Location: Cuyahoga Juvenile Correctional 4321 Green Road Highland Hills 44128-4898

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland Hills Compensation: $72,717 - negotiable

Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 10 hour work days Classified Indicator: Classified Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Nursing

Technical Skills: Nursing

Professional Skills: Building Trust, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality

Agency Overview: JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER! 10 hour shifts - 3 days off each week! Salary is negotiable and/or based on experience. We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Guiding Principles… Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website.

DYS is seeking a Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse, RN) to deliver medical services to youth at the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid nursing background and a passion to habilitate youth. Duties may include but are not limited to: Provide professional nursing care to youth; observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress of clinic out-patients Make nursing rounds; take and record initials; prepare and administer prescribed medications and ordered treatment plans Monitor restrained (e.g., lockups, detention, isolated) patients on timely basis (i.e., every 15 minutes) Provide immediate medical attention to emergencies (e.g., administer first aid to accident victims; administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation; counsel patient regarding need for medical referrals; arrange transportation to hospital emergency room; contact staff physician for emergency illness or injury when necessary) Assist physicians in evaluation, treatment and care plans of patients; assist with physical examinations; collect and test specimens; administer vaccinations and/or medical injections (e.g., insulin, allergy); schedule doctors appointments; arrange out-patient clinical appointments with specialists (e.g., dentists, psychologists) Prepare examination room; stock supplies; sterilize equipment Chart and record all medications, treatments and pertinent medical information; complete required reports (e.g., incident, accident); admit and/or discharge patients; instruct patients regarding health maintenance and self-administered medication; attend and participate in seminars, conferences and in-service training. Maintain constant and exact inventory of all controlled drugs, medication, and medical equipment; order supplies; interview youth to obtain medical history

Requires current licensure as registered professional nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code. Job Skills: Nursing Technical Skills: Nursing Professional Skills: Consultation, Building Trust, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality

Supplemental Information BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: All final candidates are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. This training is fully paid for and will cover lodging, transportation (if needed) and meals. Training takes place for 3 weeks, Monday through Thursday, 7AM to 5PM with Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays off. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.