Correction Nurse Practitioner Supervisor (20078779)

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!  

Application Procedures\: 
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website.  (We no longer accept paper applications.) 

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. 
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.  Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
 

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
   
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
   
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.  

Valid license as Registered Nurse; completion of advanced level practice nurse program for Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner & certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with valid certificate of authority & certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723; 5 years’ experience in planning, administering & compliance with health care program(s).

-Or 5 years’ experience as Correctional/Nurse Practitioner, 65651/65652.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Medical

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

• Directs assigned mental healthcare-related project(s) that covers all phases of project management and whose primary stakeholders are ODRC executives and the Bureau of Behavioral Health Services
• Focuses on strategic planning of federal/state mental healthcare-related mandated projects
• Coordinates projects with other services, write, implement and monitor policy and ensure compliance
• Ensures policy, procedures, directives and objectives are in line with mission and goals of agency and/or federal/state legislation Interpret federal and state laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• Develop and/or directs development and implementation of planning document(s) (e.g., resources, specific assignments) Serve as agency representative for projects in public forums (e.g., focus groups, other state agencies, county agencies, media, federal government, legislature)
• Make project presentations to organizations, executive management and political organizations and individuals to educate/market benefits
• Attend meetings, training, conferences and/or workshops on related topics
• May serve on committees
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Supervise/direct assigned professional, technical and/or administrative/clerical staff.
• Must conduct themselves professionally, and in a law-abiding manner, at all times and in accordance with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.
• Under the direction of the state chief psychiatrist will spend time in each of the DRC institutional mental health care areas to provide scheduled routine inmate patient care, as well as emergency mental health care.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients within scope of CNP/DNP practice, as deemed identified by the State of Ohio.
• Monitor progress of and intervenes in the course of chronic illnesses using DRC policies/protocols for guidance
• Facilitates with the institutional psychiatrist(s), mental health nurse practitioners and other administrators and clinical staff, the completion of mental health re-class and requests for non-formulary medications as necessary
• Write up mental health information gathered during patient interviews according to DRC BOBHS guidelines/policies/protocols and ACA standards currently in place
• Documenting all assessments and diagnostic impressions, as well as any treatment plans and follow-up parameters
• Cooperates with state chief psychiatrist and mental health quality oversight and accepts constructive suggestions/redirection/guidance within the administrative portion of the job
• The nurse practitioner will, under direction of the state chief psychiatrist, provide clinical oversight of institutional mental health services.
• Make regular visits to DRC institutions, providing clinical supervision to institutional CNPs/PAs/administrators/mental health care staff; monitors and evaluates the delivery of mental health services and support actions to improve those services as necessary; assists state chief psychiatrist with the evaluation of requests for movement of mental health inmates to ensure placement at appropriate level of care, resource management and utilization and non-formulary drugs and other administrative duties
• Provide direct clinical services on-site and/or via tele-med as needed to cover unexpected short-term emergency clinical needs Participate/conduct investigations of mental healthcare related incidents and provides recommendations to managing officers of agency.
• Implements quality initiatives and coordinates related projects Render decisions when interrelated projects require direction Coordinates multitude of tasks or subprojects
• Determine if changes need to be made for optimum service delivery
• Interview stakeholders to determine needs and expectations and maintain regular contact with stakeholders to market products or services and obtain feedback
• Manage and negotiate change (e.g., cost, assignments, objectives) within project
• Determine need for division of given project into subprojects, distribution of work for subprojects (e.g., outside source), and oversee activities conducted within each subproject.
• Define project requirements, quality standards and timelines Determine and evaluate risks that may affect project
• Defines specific activities to be performed to produce project deliverables
• Evaluate deliverables and ensure project is ready to move on to its next phase
• Address any problems found in testing/piloting
• Ensure scheduled time frames are met
• Provide regular progress reports
• Determine and allocate resources and assist in budget planning Determine and evaluate testing and/or pilot program and/or project
• Oversees implementation schedule ,manage and process (e.g., selects appropriate processes, coordinates review proposals, conducts bidder conferences, directs evaluation of bid/proposals, recommends bid/proposal selection, represents agency/project to controlling board, executes valid contract, and manages request for proposal, quote and information and invitation to bid) procurement document

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage


• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period


• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year


• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave


• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)


• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.