What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse 1 position at Ohio Department of Youth Services?
The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly skilled Nurse (Registered Nurse) to provide comprehensive healthcare to youth at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. In this role, you will deliver professional nursing care, administer individualized treatment plans, and respond to medical emergencies.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong clinical skills, and is dedicated to supporting the health and habilitation of youth.
Core Responsibilities
Patient Care and Assessment
Job Skills: Nursing
Technical Skills: Nursing
Professional Skills: Consultation, Building Trust, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality
Organization
Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Name and Information
Amanda.Norris@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Jun 8, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location
Indian River Juvenile Correctn
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon
Other Locations
United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon
Compensation
$36.01 - $50.37 per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state.
Our Guiding Principles…
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong clinical skills, and is dedicated to supporting the health and habilitation of youth.
Core Responsibilities
Patient Care and Assessment
- Provide professional nursing care to youth, observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress of clinic out-patients
- Make nursing rounds; take and record initials
- Interview youth to obtain comprehensive medical histories
- Instruct patients regarding health maintenance, wellness, and self-administered medications
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications and ordered treatment plans
- Maintain constant and exact inventory of all controlled drugs, medication, and medical equipment; order supplies
- Chart and record all administered medications, treatments, and pertinent medical information accurately
- Conduct timely monitoring of restrained patients (e.g., lockups, detention, isolated)
- Provide immediate medical attention to emergencies, including administering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Evaluate emergency situations; counsel patients on the need for medical referral; contact the staff physician when necessary; arrange immediate transportation to hospital emergency rooms
- Assist physicians in the evaluation, treatment, and care planning of patients; assist with physical examinations
- Collect and test diagnostic specimens; administer vaccinations and medical injections (e.g., insulin, allergy)
- Schedule doctor appointments and arrange out-patient clinical appointments with specialists (e.g., dentists, psychologists)
- Prepare examination room; stock supplies; sterilize equipment
- Complete all required reports (e.g., incident reports, accident reports)
Job Skills: Nursing
Technical Skills: Nursing
Professional Skills: Consultation, Building Trust, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality
Organization
Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Name and Information
Amanda.Norris@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Jun 8, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location
Indian River Juvenile Correctn
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon
Other Locations
United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon
Compensation
$36.01 - $50.37 per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Professional Skills
Building Trust, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state.
Our Guiding Principles…
- Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
- Treat everyone with respect
- Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
- Provide the best support and services for youth and families
- Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
- Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
- Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
Salary : $36 - $50