Job Title: Corrections Registered Nurse

Pay: $50-$55 an hr | Bi-weekly

Job Type:

• Onsite in Columbus, OH

Shift Options:

•  Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• 07:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Corrections Registered Nurse Overview:

• (Duties are illustrative and may vary based on facility needs.)

Direct Patient Care

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in infirmary or clinic settings.
• Observe, assess, monitor, and record symptoms, reactions, and patient progress.
• Conduct nursing rounds; take and document vital signs.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications, treatments, and immunizations.
• Monitor patients in restraints, lock-up, detention, or isolation at required intervals (e.g., every 15 minutes).
• Provide immediate medical care for emergencies, including first aid, CPR, and arranging hospital transport.
• Contact staff physicians as necessary and counsel patients on medical referrals.

Specialized Nursing (Corrections Medical Center Assignments)

• Responsible for healthcare management of 20–60 bedridden inmates.
• Evaluate and document required care; complete and review care plans.
• Administer narcotics and all prescribed medications.
• Perform specialized procedures, including:
• • IV therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Wound care
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Dialysis
  • Blood transfusions
  • Incubation & CPR
  • Tube feeding
  • Catheterization
  • Suctioning
  • Phlebotomy

Leadership & Oversight

• Organize and oversee “Code Blue” team response.
• Direct work of health care staff (LPNs, aides) assigned to the area.
• Serve as lead worker during shift in absence of Nurse 2.
• Participate in staff development, education, and training.
• Review care plans and provide orientation to new employees.
• Assist physician in diagnostic evaluations.

Administrative & Clerical Responsibilities

• Chart and record all medications, treatments, and relevant medical data.
• Complete required reports (incident reports, accident reports, Medicaid documentation).
• Order and maintain supplies, equipment, and controlled drug inventory.
• Arrange outpatient clinic appointments and medical examinations.
• Coordinate prescriptions with local pharmacies.
• Participate in meetings, quality discussions, and problem-solving groups.
• Serve as liaison between nursing, administration, and other facility units.

Corrections Registered Nurse Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing procedures and clinical best practices.
• Understanding of state and federal nursing regulations and facility policies.
• Knowledge of public relations, staff training, and inventory control.
• Skill in operation of medical equipment (stethoscope, otoscope, BP cuff, EKG machine).
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to evaluate and classify information regarding patients and medical conditions.
• Physical fitness to perform essential job duties.

Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing per ORC Section 4723.03.

Corrections Registered Nurse Benefits:

• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply OR submit your resume to:

Saw Hlaing | shlaing@alinestaffing.com | 412-790-5425