Registered Nurse (RN)

Wheaton, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Adelphi is seeking qualified Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive nursing services within a secured correctional healthcare setting in DuPage County Illinois. The nurses will deliver medical care and health support for individuals in custody including intake evaluations routine sick calls treatment administration and patient education ensuring compliance with established clinical and institutional standards.

Job Quick Facts:

ID: BD

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: DuPage County Illinois

Facility Type: Secured Correctional Healthcare Setting

Job Type: Contract

Coverage Type: On-Site

Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m.) Sunday through Saturday

Staffing Model: Four (4) RNs on day shift three (3) on night shift

Pay Rate: $40/hr

Requirements:

Current and valid Illinois Registered Nursing (RN) license

Current CPR certification

Successful completion of criminal background and fingerprint checks

Annual tuberculosis (TB) testing in accordance with facility policy

Completion of facility orientation and competency requirements

Adherence to facility policies security standards and confidentiality regulations

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and provide treatment as ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner

Administer medications treatments and immunizations accurately and in compliance with facility protocol

Maintain detailed and timely medical documentation including evaluations progress notes treatment logs and care plan updates

Monitor patient progress and communicate with other healthcare professionals regarding medical conditions treatment outcomes and ongoing needs

Support intake screenings chronic care and emergency response procedures

Promote and maintain infection control and hygiene practices

Educate individuals on prescribed treatments and preventive health measures

Ensure all clinical activities are compliant with state regulations ACA and NCCHC standards

Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA requirements

Participate in required in-service education and training programs

Any other duties as assigned.