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Ohio Department of Youth Services

Highland Hills, Ohio

$73k/yr

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Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 10, 2026

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DYS is seeking a Nurse 1 (Registered Nurse, RN) to deliver medical services to youth at the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid nursing background and a passion to habilitate youth. Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To 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; prepare and administer prescribed medications and ordered treatment plans Monitor restrained (e.g., lockups, detention, isolated) patients on timely basis (i.e., every 15 minutes) Provide immediate medical attention to emergencies (e.g., administer first aid to accident victims; administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation; counsel patient regarding need for medical referrals; arrange transportation to hospital emergency room; contact staff physician for emergency illness or injury when necessary) Assist physicians in evaluation, treatment and care plans of patients; assist with physical examinations; collect and test specimens; administer vaccinations and/or medical injections (e.g., insulin, allergy); schedule doctors appointments; arrange out-patient clinical appointments with specialists (e.g., dentists, psychologists) Prepare examination room; stock supplies; sterilize equipment Chart and record all medications, treatments and pertinent medical information; complete required reports (e.g., incident, accident); admit and/or discharge patients; instruct patients regarding health maintenance and self-administered medication; attend and participate in seminars, conferences and in-service training. Maintain constant and exact inventory of all controlled drugs, medication, and medical equipment; order supplies; interview youth to obtain medical history Preferred Qualifications… Leadership, commitment to excellence, professionalism, strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations, change agent, excellent customer service, trauma-responsive, and solution driven. Requires current licensure as registered professional nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code. Job Skills: Nursing Technical Skills: Nursing Professional Skills: Consultation, Building Trust, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality Organization Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility Agency Contact Name and Information pamela.wilson@dys.ohio.gov Unposting Date Aug 16, 2026, 8:59:00 AM Work Location Cuyahoga Juvenile Correctional Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland Hills Compensation $72,717 - negotiable Schedule Full-time Work Hours 10 hour work days Classified Indicator Classified Union 1199 Professional Skills Building Trust, Consultation, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality Agency Overview WALK-IN INTERIVEWS FOR THIS POSITION WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH BETWEEN 8AM AND 5PM. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! MUST BE A REGISTERED NURSE TO APPLY. • 10 hour shifts - 3 days off each week! Salary is negotiable and/or based on experience. We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. 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 To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.

Skills for this role

medication administrationpatient assessmentsymptom observation and recordingtreatment plan administrationpatient monitoringfirst aidCPRphysical examination assistancespecimen collection and testingvaccination and injection administrationmedical charting and documentationcontrolled drug inventory management

Requirements

  • Current licensure as registered professional nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code
  • Current licensure as registered professional nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code
  • Must be a Registered Nurse to apply
  • Leadership, commitment to excellence, professionalism, strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations, change agent, excellent customer service, trauma-responsive, and solution driven
  • Professional Skills: Consultation, Building Trust, Ethics and Values, Responsiveness, Confidentiality

About the employer

Ohio Department of Youth Services
Hiring organization

You would practice as a Nurse 1 RN in Youth Health at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility in Highland Hills, Ohio. The work is concrete: rounds, medications, emergencies, and checks on restrained youth inside a 24/7 facility that rehabilitates felony-level…

What reviewers appreciate

  • 10-hour shifts with three days off each week
  • Hands-on Youth Health nursing: rounds, meds, emergencies, restrained-patient checks
  • Union representation

What reviewers flag

  • Reviews describe toxic atmosphere, high turnover, micromanagement, and low morale
  • Staff report feeling unsafe after youth assaults with little consequence
  • Mandatory overtime, understaffing, and burnout risk
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Living in Highland Hills, OH

Highland Hills is a small residential village tucked into Cuyahoga County on Cleveland's east side. Its quiet, suburban setting offers a slower pace while keeping downtown Cleveland's hospital networks and cultural amenities within easy reach—an accessible home base for RNs who prefer small-community living near a major metro.

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State price level · Ohio
92.8
7% below the national average

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