Job Details
Description
BENEFITS:
1. Referral program
2. 401(k) w/employer match
3. Health insurance
4. Vision insurance
5. Dental insurance
6. Professional Development
7. Paid Time Off
8. Disability Insurance
SUMMARY:
Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
9. Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients
10. Contact practitioner to obtain orders
11. Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner
12. Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate
13. Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate
14. Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call
15. Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI
16. Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated
17. Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition
18. Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning
19. Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
20. Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner
21. Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required
22. Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose
23. Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition
24. Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting
25. Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor
26. Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents
27. Present/participate in in-service education sessions
28. Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards
29. Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies
30. Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice
31. May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities
32. May be asked to act as a back-up to the Manager
33. May be asked to train new hires and coworkers
34. Any and all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
35. Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing
36. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training
37. Excellent documentation skills
38. Knowledge of the RN scope of practice