Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction logo

Correctional / Nurse Practitioner 20079292 in Marysville, OH

Job Description

What You’ll Do This position works under general direction of the institutional Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and may be required to work at more than one institution. • Monitors progress of and intervene in the course of chronic illnesses, using the DRC policies and protocols for guidance • Inoculates or vaccinates against communicable diseases & prescribe medications or administer treatment of acute and chronically ill patients & performs minor surgery as training & competency allows • Performs routine physical exams of patients to determine control or status of chronic conditions & diagnose new conditions • Evaluates patients for the necessity of specialty referral consultations inside or outside the institution & reviews said consult reports for the recommendations, approving or disapproving accordingly • Orders & reviews the results of laboratory, x-ray, & other diagnostic testing as appropriate • Facilitates, with the CMO, the completion of medical reclassification & requests for non-formulary medications as necessary • Performs routine & emergency medical care of inmate patients as scheduled • Examines, diagnoses & treats patients within scope of practice, as identified by the State of Ohio Nursing Board as applicable • Conducts rounds on infirmary patients as deemed appropriate by the CMO • Writes up medical information gathered during patient interviews according to DRC Bureau of Medical Services guidelines, policies, protocols & related ACA standards currently in practice, documenting all assessments & diagnostic impressions, as well as any other treatment plans & follow-up parameters • Cooperates with CMO medical quality oversight & accept suggestions, redirection, and guidance • Attends professional institutional-specific meetings as requested by the Warden, Deputy Warden, or CMO • Attends the monthly institution medical Continuous Quality Improvement meetings as an active participant • Attends statewide Medical Leadership Quarterly meetings as directed by the CMO • Takes outpatient call as directed by the CMO, after approval by the BOMS State Medical Director Valid license as Registered Nurse; completion of Nurse Practitioner program & certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with valid certificate of authority & certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723. Job Skills: Basic Medical Procedures, Corrections, Nursing, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Teamwork, Time Managment Organization Rehabilitation & Correction - Ohio Reformatory for Women Agency Contact Name and Information Michele.Addison@drc.ohio.gov Unposting Date Feb 6, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Work Location Ohio Reformatory for Women Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Union County-Marysville Compensation $54.96 Schedule Full-time Classified Indicator Classified Union 1199 Primary Job Skill Nursing Technical Skills Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Corrections, Nursing Professional Skills Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Teamwork, Time Management Agency Overview 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 www.drc.ohio.gov 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!
Apply Now

Quick Apply

Apply Now

Posted 5 days ago

Share

Job Details

Medical Speciality

Primary Care

Employment Type

Full-time

Required License

NP (Nursing Practitioner)

Work Setting

Corrections

Similar Jobs

Veterans AffairsColumbus, OH3 days ago
Community Care of West VirginiaHannibal, OH5 days ago
OhioHealthAthens, OH5 days ago
Theoria MedicalColumbus, OH1 weeks ago

About Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a government agency dedicated to reducing recidivism and crimes in Ohio. Their mission is to protect and support Ohioans by supervising adult felony offenders in safe and secure environments. They work in partnership with communities to promote citizen safety and victim reparation, while offering rehabilitative and restorative programs to help offenders become law-abiding members of society. The agency focuses on instilling a sense of responsibility and capacity for positive change in those they serve.