Nurse 1

DYS is seeking a Nurse 1 to oversee facility healthcare functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.

Specifically, the Nurse 1 will:           

• Provide professional nursing care to youth assigned to CJCF including specialized & technical services (e.g., wound care, oxygen therapy, First Aid/CPR, suctioning, & phlebotomy duties); observes & records symptoms, reactions, & progress; ensures administration of prescribed medication; monitors restrained youth per standard procedure; triage youth for emergency treatment; provides treatment per protocol & standing orders; reports to physician and HSA; completes the transfer/intake assessment process (i.e, cursory medical exam to include skin, auscultation of breath & heart, oral/vision screens).

   

• Advises Operations on proper course of action in medical situations; maintains constant & accurate inventory of all OTC & prescription medications, supplies, & equipment to ensure adequate supply; monitors & reports outdated medications & supplies to supervisor.

   

• Provides immediate medical attention to emergencies (e.g., administers first aid, arranges tranportation to hospital emergency room); responds to professional contact with medical specialist to exchange information; contacts parents/guardians; provides staff with emergency first aid treatment & enter medical information to Accident Report. Performs clerical tasks (e.g., charts & records all medications, treatments, & pertinent medical information; completes required reports such as incident & accident reports); responds to code blue medical emergencies.

   

Requires current licensure as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code.

Job Skills: Nursing