Med Surg Nurse

About the role

Provides, plans, documents, and evaluates nursing care for correctional patients, ensuring individualized treatment aligned with provider orders and recognized nursing standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff
• Observes and reports patient conditions
• Maintains accurate documentation of care
• Upholds organizational values and customer service standards

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current Ohio RN license
• Basic Life Support certification or obtain it within 90 days
• Knowledge of nursing theory, medical asepsis, and equipment care
• Excellent interpersonal and physical coordination skills

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Correctional health care experience
• Certification such as CCN or CCHP

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk
• Lift up to 300 pounds with assistance
• Push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance
• May have exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and chemicals