Adelphi is seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to provide services at a correctional facility in Victorville California. The ideal candidates will provide nursing care to inmates at the facility while ensuring compliance with legal ethical and institutional standards.
Job Quick Facts:
Job ID: GS-VICT-03
Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Victorville California
Facility Type: Correctional Facility
Job Type: Contract
Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri 40 hours/week
Rate: $50
Requirements:
Valid and unrestricted California license
BLS (AHA)
Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (preferably in a clinical or correctional setting).
Responsibilities:
Administer medications as prescribed i.e. by mouth intradermal subcutaneously or intramuscularly.
Assist with distribution of medications at pill line.
Provide diagnostic therapeutic and preventive health care services for the inmate.
Take medical histories examine patients and order and interpret laboratory tests and xrays.
Perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining laboratory specimens.
Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
Assist in determining conditions resources and policies essential to delivery of the health care services.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Work collaboratively with the staff physician(s) and consulting physician(s) in planning instituting evaluating and revising program plans.
Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal ethical and institutional standards.
Perform nursing duties within the scope of the current licensure.