Registered Nurse

SUMMARY:

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients 

Contact practitioner to obtain orders 

Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner 

Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate 

Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate 

Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call 

Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI 

Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated 

Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition 

Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning 

Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms 

Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner 

Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required 

Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose 

Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition 

Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting 

Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor 

Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents 

Present/participate in in-service education sessions 

Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards 

Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies 

Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice 

May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities 

May be asked to act as a back-up to the H.S.A/Site Manager 

May be asked to train new hires and coworkers 

Any and all other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing 

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training 

Excellent documentation skills 

Knowledge of the RN scope of practice