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Location

Grafton, OH | United States

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Job description

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Lorain County-Grafton

Work Locations : Lorain Correctional Inst 2075 Avon-Belden Road Grafton 44044

Organization : Rehabilitation & Correction - Lorain Correctional Institution

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt

Schedule : Full-time

Compensation : $39.27

Unposting Date : Feb 27, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Nursing

Technical Skills : Customer Service, Health Administration, Management, Medical, Nursing

Professional Skills : Conflict Management, Decision Making, Delegation, Leading Others, Strategic Thinking

Agency Contact Name : Personnel Director

Agency Contact Information : 440-316-4432/[email protected]

Nurse Supervisor - 20029192

(240001N9)

Job Duties

Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.



What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.


To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at



Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You’ll Do:

• Plans, directs, and evaluates all medical services within the correctional institution.
• Establishes, implements, and evaluates medical programs.
• Reviews and updates current programs.
• Develops, administers, and enforces policy and procedures.
• Develops and implements institutional nursing policy and procedure manual.
• Prepares nursing budget with input from medical staff.
• Serves as nursing liaison with other units in institution to ensure services are coordinated.
• Directs public relations activities.
• Directs and manages use and maintenance of inmate electronic health care records.
• Coordinates nursing services with other patient services.
• Conducts and/or attends health care meetings.
• Provides leadership for quality assurance functions (ex. ACA audit standards).
• Submits and/or approves requisitions for medical supplies and/or equipment.
• Works with advanced level providers to assure adequate medical care for inmates.
• Documents and/or reviews in the electronic heath record documentation.
• Supervises permanent employees and agency/contract medical staff (e.g., RN’s, LPN’s, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, medical records & dental)
• Approves/disapproves leave requests and completes and signs performance evaluations and handles disciplinary problems.
• Schedules work assignments and reviews and evaluates completed work.
• Recruits, interviews, and recommends applicants for hire, trains, and orients new employees and agency staff.
• Develops and provides medical staff training and education.
• Serves on institution committees
• Investigates and responds to inquiries about healthcare concerns raised by inmates, families, and other interested parties
• Monitors healthcare services compliance with state and federal regulations, standards and court orders and report findings.
• Provides direct professional nursing care to inmates
• Administers emergency care and first aid to inmates and staff.
• Assesses inmate patients and administers medications during absence of nursing staff or as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications

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; 24 mos. exp. as registered nurse; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in counseling; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in employee training & development; 6 courses or 18 mos. exp. in management.

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Nurse 2, 65513.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Nursing, Customer Service, Medical, Management, Health Administration, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Delegation, Leading Others, Strategic Thinking 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.

Knowledge of skilled registered nursing procedures; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures related to nursing; public relations; employee training & development; purchasing*; health care services & program management; counseling, interviewing; public relations; supervisory principles/techniques*; labor relations. Skill in operation of medical equipment (e.g., stethoscope, otoscope, blood pressure cuff, EKG machine). Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; demonstrate physical fitness.


(*)Developed after employment.

Helpful Tips

Application Procedures:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

Background Check Information

You Also Need to Know

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

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