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11781 State Route 762
Orient, Ohio, 43146
United States
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.
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.
What You'll Do
- Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, which may be done in person or via videoconferencing at any institution as the need arises (e.g., conducts mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulates mental health diagnoses and provides psychotropic medication management consistent with formulary, orders lab tests, may include care for offenders in crisis)
- Performs mental health evaluations of offenders for purposes of formulating diagnoses and determining whether psychotropic medication is indicated for treatment of condition
- Prescribes medication as needed
- Orders, interprets and analyzes laboratory reports and findings
- Collaborates with medical services staff to ensure integrated care
- Documents all clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the health record in accordance with DRC policy and protocols
- Participates in treatment planning, treatment team meetings pertaining to his/her caseload inmates
- Provides psychiatric/mental health care services to offenders incarcerated in correctional institutions
- Provides clinical supervision and consultation for registered nurses and other mental health staff on issues pertaining to psychotropic medication management and other clinical issues
- Receives clinical supervision from collaborating physician on a regular basis
- Participates as a member of behavioral health staff in development of overall goals, objectives, standards, policies and guidelines for assigned mental health programs
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
- Maintains clinical competency
Additional Information
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.
- 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 (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)
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.
Job Skills: Nursing, Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Listening, Decision Making, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication.
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.
11781 State Route 762
Orient, Ohio, 43146
United States
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.
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.
What You'll Do
- Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, which may be done in person or via videoconferencing at any institution as the need arises (e.g., conducts mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulates mental health diagnoses and provides psychotropic medication management consistent with formulary, orders lab tests, may include care for offenders in crisis)
- Performs mental health evaluations of offenders for purposes of formulating diagnoses and determining whether psychotropic medication is indicated for treatment of condition
- Prescribes medication as needed
- Orders, interprets and analyzes laboratory reports and findings
- Collaborates with medical services staff to ensure integrated care
- Documents all clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the health record in accordance with DRC policy and protocols
- Participates in treatment planning, treatment team meetings pertaining to his/her caseload inmates
- Provides psychiatric/mental health care services to offenders incarcerated in correctional institutions
- Provides clinical supervision and consultation for registered nurses and other mental health staff on issues pertaining to psychotropic medication management and other clinical issues
- Receives clinical supervision from collaborating physician on a regular basis
- Participates as a member of behavioral health staff in development of overall goals, objectives, standards, policies and guidelines for assigned mental health programs
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
- Maintains clinical competency
Additional Information
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.
- 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 (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)
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.
Job Skills: Nursing, Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Listening, Decision Making, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication.
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner jobs.
- Current NP certification from ANCC or AANP in a recognized specialty
- Active, unencumbered state license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Minimum one to two years of clinical NP or RN experience in a relevant setting
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Tips for Your Nurse Practitioner Job Search
Tailor your resume to your specialty
Hiring managers scan for your population focus and certifications first. Lead with your NP certification type, whether FNP, PMHNP, ACNP, or another, and align your clinical experience bullets to the patient population the job description names.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nurse practitioner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your collaborative prescribing history
Many employers screen for autonomous or collaborative practice experience because state regulations vary. Specify in your resume whether you practiced under a collaborative agreement or full practice authority, and name the setting and patient volume.
Target job titles beyond Nurse Practitioner
Postings often use Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, APRN, or credential-specific titles like FNP or PMHNP. Searching those variants in addition to Nurse Practitioner surfaces openings that would otherwise not appear in a single-term search.
Prepare scenario answers for your specialty gap
Interviewers routinely ask how you handle diagnoses or procedures outside your core training. Prepare two or three examples of times you consulted a specialist or escalated appropriately, because that judgment is what hiring teams are actually testing.
Negotiate scope before salary
Before the salary conversation, confirm the practice setting's collaborative agreement requirements, call schedule, and panel size in writing. These structural factors affect your workload and autonomy more durably than starting pay, and they are easier to negotiate before you accept.
Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nurse practitioners?
The companies hiring the most nurse practitioners right now include Chestnut Health Systems, Optum, and US Department of Veterans Affairs, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health system expansions and primary care shortages continue to drive the highest volume of postings.
How many nurse practitioner jobs are remote?
About 25% of nurse practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth platforms and behavioral health organizations accounting for the largest share of fully remote roles. Psychiatric-mental health NP positions have the highest proportion of remote work options compared to other specialties.
How do you become a nurse practitioner?
You become a nurse practitioner by first earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN, and gaining RN experience in a clinical setting. You then complete a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program with a specialty focus. After graduating, you pass a national certification exam through ANCC or AANP, apply for state licensure as an APRN, and obtain any required DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
Can you get hired as a nurse practitioner with limited experience?
Yes, new-grad NP positions exist, though they are more competitive and often tied to residency or fellowship programs at health systems that invest in onboarding. Your clinical rotation sites and preceptors matter more than years of NP practice at this stage. Targeting federally qualified health centers or rural health clinics can improve your odds, since these settings actively recruit new graduates to address provider shortages.
What does the nurse practitioner interview process look like?
Most nurse practitioner interviews involve an initial phone or video screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the medical director, nursing leadership, and sometimes a peer NP. You will typically be asked clinical scenario questions specific to the patient population, questions about your prescribing approach, and how you handle situations that require physician consultation. Some employers include a facility tour or a shadowing session before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs?
You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing. All openings are searchable by location and role type so you can focus on positions that fit your credentials.
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