<p>DYS is seeking a Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse, RN) to deliver medical services to youth at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid nursing background and a passion to habilitate youth.</p> <p>Duties may include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Provide professional nursing care to youth; observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress of clinic out-patients </li><li>Make nursing rounds; take and record initials; prepare and administer prescribed medications and ordered treatment plans </li><li>Monitor restrained (e.g., lockups, detention, isolated) patients on timely basis (i.e., every 15 minutes) </li><li>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) </li><li>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) </li><li>Prepare examination room; stock supplies; sterilize equipment </li><li>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. </li><li>Maintain constant and exact inventory of all controlled drugs, medication, and medical equipment; order supplies; interview youth to obtain medical history </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications…</p> <ul> <li>Leadership, commitment to excellence, professionalism, strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations, change agent, excellent customer service, trauma-responsive, and solution driven. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Skills: Nursing</p> <p>Technical Skills: Nursing</p> <p>Professional Skills: Consultation, Building Trust, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality</p>