NY County Jail RN

Lowville, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

County Jail RN. 13 weeks Day shift TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Performs initial health assessment of new inmates including medical and surgical history medication history and review of body systems; Reviews individuals health history and compiles information relating to individuals general health status; Is responsible for observing symptoms and carrying out treatment procedures ordered by the Jail Physician; Notifies Jail Physician of instances requiring medical assessment and treatment; Carries out Jail Physician s orders regarding medication administration and medical/surgical treatments or procedures; Conducts sick call to determine priority for seeing Jail Physician; Performs Tuberculin skin screenings on all inmates; Performs HIV screenings and counseling; Arranges for health or mental health referral services for inmates; Institutes practices to prevent and/or control the spread of communicable disease in the jail; Orders medications needed by inmates from a pharmacy and assures medications are available for around-the-clock administration as ordered by the Jail Physician; Prepares and applies dressings gives medication and nursing or therapeutic treatments and rehabilitative measures as authorized by the Jail Physician; Assures adherence to minimum regulations of the NYS Department of Corrections in cooperation with the Jail Physician and Public Health Director; Orders and maintains health services equipment and supplies; Maintains a log of use and control of DEA regulated medications; Maintains a variety of records and reports.

Shift: M-F 8 hours per day

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Registered Nurse

General Certifications: General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)

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