Correctional Nurse 2 Ely

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Department of Corrections is seeking to fill Correctional Nurse 2 positions at Ely State Prison. Incumbents will be under the supervision of the Correctional Nurse 3 and will consult with them on a regular basis. They will communicate plans with team members by attending nursing meetings and share with other team members. The Correctional Nurse 2 will use patient problems to plan patient care addressing chief presenting problems incorporating the plan of nursing care into the multidisciplinary treatment plan. They will collect and document the medical and mental health conditions of patients using appropriate charting protocols and completing health assessments. The incumbent will collect statistical data tracking current outpatient medications and patient outcome. The Correctional Nurse 2 will review inmates to determine need for referrals or assessment. Incumbents will be working directly with the inmate population.

License as a Registered Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience one of which was in a correctional or institutional setting; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Identify patient health care needs utilizing professional nursing assessment skills; make comprehensive clinical observations and evaluations of health needs including subtle abnormalities and changes in condition; record and report indicative signs and symptoms of physical and mental condition.

Prepare nursing care plans by assessing patients psychological and physical condition and conferring with other health care professionals; evaluate needs and develop nursing diagnoses plans for treatment services and health education based on the present and predicted needs of the patient; identify immediate and long-term care goals; review and revise care plans as needed.

Coordinate health services and treatment; conduct sick calls for inmates with medical complaints; identify inmates requiring immediate medical treatment; obtain physicians or designees orders for treatment; collaborate with professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure optimum patient care.

Administer medication to identified patients as prescribed by a physician or designee; ensure correct time dosage and route of administration; deliver medication to inmates confined to their cells; obtain and distribute non- prescription medications such as aspirin lozenges cold tablets; count controlled medications and needles
syringes and sharps to ensure security; monitor patient for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction; observe patient to determine if medication is effective for prescribed treatment and document medications administered and refused; if necessary notify appropriate personnel of action taken.

Perform physical assessments and assist in physical examinations and diagnostic testing; obtain samples forlaboratory tests as ordered by a physician or designee; perform assigned laboratory tests.

Take timely effective and proper measures to provide and maintain hygienic environments.

Provide emergency medical treatments such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid required tostabilize the patients condition and prevent more serious complications pursuant to established policy andsecurity conditions.

Document nurse progress notes in medical charts including patients health status changes in condition andmedications administered; review charts for changes in orders and transcribe; prepare written reports records andsummaries; perform quality improvement activities such as auditing charts and compiling statistics; ensure
applicable regulatory standards are met including documentation of the care delivery process.

Carry out therapeutic procedures which provide for the emotional and physical comfort of patients.

Provide patient education related to good health habits and answer questions regarding prescribed treatment;provide health related education and training to staff.

Prepare and maintain medical treatment rooms ensuring supplies are available and ready for use; order and stockmedical and related supplies and equipment as needed.

Maintain safety health and well being of individuals in the therapeutic environment; may assist in physicallyrestraining patients who are a threat to themselves or others and may be hostile and combative; follow facilityprocedures regarding techniques and duration of confinement; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and
document as required.

Coordinate and/or participate in clinics; schedule appointments; conduct screening tests; give immunizationinjections; create and maintain associated records.

Coordinate outside medical appointments for inmates; schedule appointments; arrange for transportation; informpatient of special instructions required as appropriate.

May delegate to other personnel direct care duties consistent with their licensure certification and competency;supervise inmates assigned to the infirmary.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. Positions in this class may have infection control outpatient services and/or other specialized assignments as a primary or secondary duty. This is a professional nurse and incumbents function at the journey level.

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of:application of the nursing process including assessment diagnosis planning intervention and evaluation; documentation process; uses and effects of medications used in the practice setting; nursing principles and therapeutic interventions utilized in cooperation with a treatment team and physician or designee; operation and use of standard medical equipment; routine laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; nutrition and personal hygiene as applied to patient care; human growth and development; physical restraint techniques and procedures as allowed in the practices.

General knowledge of: quality assurance and/or utilization review audit and compliance activities including applicable regulatory standards; staff education and training techniques.

Ability to: provide nursing services within the limitations and security requirements of a correctional environment; respond to and resolve patient care issues; independently perform specialized assignments such as infection control quality assurance utilization review staff training and/or outpatient services.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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