Registered Nurse RN

Duties: The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and provides comprehensive nursing care including but not limited to executing Licensed Independent Provider s orders dispensing and administering medications and assisting Licensed Independent Provider in examinations and treatment of patients. Applies nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care treatment and referrals of inmates/residents. Performs all technical/clinical procedures within the scope of his/her education and licensure. *Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents. *Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment. *Operate pill call dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures. *Call the Licensed Independent Providers for medication and treatment orders and/or other emergencies. *Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facility as required by their condition. *Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders. *Assist in coordinating professional medical services provided by contract personnel and seeing that their needs are addressed.

Skills: *Monitor as directed inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases whenever appropriate. *Provide guidance supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and nonlicensed medical staff. *Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff nursing staff contract providers and outside provider agencies. *Utilize established corporate facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions but use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position. *Regularly evaluate the provision of medical services to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of those services. *Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. *Assist Health Service Administrator with the review of medical files to determine all provided services are documented. *Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses. *Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary as directed or required. *Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws especially those covering controlled substances. *Observe and record inmate/resident behavior. *Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmate/residents; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment. *Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis as required. *Assist Health Service Administrator to prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative statistical summary and/or operational records reports and logs using appropriate grammar to include filing alphabetizing and labeling; properly process all reports and documents in a timely manner. *Read analyze comprehend and interpret medical and technical procedures governmental regulations legal and nonlegal documents. *Review process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings when necessary. *Evaluate and recommend physical safety requirements necessary to provide a safe working environment. *Facilitate where applicable NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved appropriate medical services. *Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies. *Escort inmates/residents or coordinate the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas for medical treatment. *Perform searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband which will involve detecting and identifying objects. *Engage in functions in confined areas that include such things as working rotating shifts and physically checking the doors windows and other areas to verify they are secure. *Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations. *Perform rescue functions at accidents emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid securing and evacuating people from confined areas.

Education: Graduate from an accredited college university or nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing. Must possess current licensure in the state of employment. One year of professional nursing experience preferred. A valid drivers license is required. This is the pay range that RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) reasonably expects to pay someone for this position however as a supplier your expected pay range may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only) Medical Dental Vision 401K include any compulsory benefits such as commissions incentive bonuses etc. if applicable.Pay range: (USD)48(USD)80

Schedule Notes: Nights RN or LPN 8 weeks Auto Offer
Required Skills: REGISTERED NURSE

Hours Per Day: 12.00
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department: 906 : LaPalma
Job Category: Health Services Travel