RN - Correctional Health
Profession: RN
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8
Hours per Shift: 8
Experience: One (1) year of professional nursing experience preferred
License: Must possess current licensure in the state of employment
Certifications: A valid driver's license
Must-Have:
- Comprehensive nursing care
- Medication administration
- Patient examination
- Patient assessment
- Emergency procedures
Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and provides comprehensive nursing care, including executing Licensed Independent Provider orders.
Dispensing and administering medications and assisting Licensed Independent Providers in examinations and treatment of patients are essential responsibilities.
The RN applies nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care, treatment, and referrals of inmates/residents.
The RN performs all technical/clinical procedures within the scope of their education and licensure.
Appropriate nursing skills are applied in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
The RN attends sick calls with the physician to see inmates/residents, preparing a list of inmates/residents to be examined and preparing the examining room and equipment.
The RN operates pill call, dispenses medication, and documents as required by applicable policies and procedures.
Calling Licensed Independent Providers for medication and treatment orders, and responding to emergencies, are vital tasks.
The RN examines and assesses new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries, referring them to the emergency room or other healthcare facilities as required by their condition.
Performing emergency procedures as needed and notifying Licensed Independent Providers for treatment orders is part of the role.
The RN assists in coordinating professional medical services provided by contract personnel and ensures their needs are addressed.
Monitoring inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases is an ongoing responsibility.
Providing guidance, supervising, and monitoring nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff is needed.
Maintaining good working relationships with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside provider agencies is crucial.
Utilizing established corporate and facility policies in decision-making while applying sound independent judgment is essential.
Regular evaluations of medical services are conducted to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of those services.
Maintaining absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records is required.
Assisting the Health Service Administrator with the review of medical files ensures all provided services are documented.
The RN closely monitors all potential catastrophic illnesses.
Auditing pharmacy use for adherence to formulary is conducted as directed.
Complying with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances, is mandatory.
Observing and recording inmate/resident behavior is a key responsibility.
Inspecting the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband and securely storing or safely disposing of supplies and equipment is necessary.
Providing health counseling and health education is required on an individual or group basis.
Assisting the Health Service Administrator in preparing and maintaining various standard records, reports, and logs is expected.
Reading, analyzing, comprehending, and interpreting medical and technical procedures as well as governmental regulations and legal documents is important.
Reviewing, processing, and responding to lawsuits, and attending court hearings when necessary, is part of the job duties.
Facilitating accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and appropriate medical services may be required.
Preparing and disseminating safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures, taking appropriate actions in serious incidents and emergencies, is part of the role.
