Charge Nurse-Mountain View Correctional
About The Position
This position is located at Mountain View Correctional, Spruce Pine, NC. Mountain View is a medium-custody prison housing male offenders. The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 908 offenders. Positions at this level perform comprehensive, complex professional-level nursing work in providing primary, preventative, and rehabilitative care to individuals and families in a variety of settings, including public health. Employees are responsible for the implementation, coordination and evaluation of patient care, and may assist the nursing supervisor by directly supervising all licensed and unlicensed nursing staff on their assigned shift. Employees in this class performs professional nursing work at the full-performance level providing direct patient care to individuals with varied health problems. Employees in this class serve as a lead nurse and typically work independently with other healthcare professionals. Work includes conducting nursing assessments; developing, implementing and evaluating treatment plans; and providing patient care and education through case management. There is a greater emphasis in independent practice and advanced clinical knowledge/skills. Employees in this class administer medications and treatments as directed by a physician. Employees in this class are responsible for appropriate treatment and medical documentation and may assist the nursing supervisor by directly supervising licensed and unlicensed assigned nursing staff. Performs other related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Nurse Supervisor.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and one year of nursing experience.
- In-depth knowledge of professional principles, practices and theory of nursing and its application as well as laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of nursing care.
- Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing principles and techniques to include physical assessments, clinical judgments, treatment planning and evaluation.
- Documented knowledge of supervisory practices and charge nurse roles.
Responsibilities
- Rotates house supervisor responsibilities.
- Clinical responsibility covers the whole spectrum of assessment and intervention necessary to maintain maximum function and to promote well-being and are inclusive of sick call/assessment
- Assisting the physician, carrying out orders, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
- Responding to emergencies.
- Facilitating mental and dental healthcare.
- Preparing medication for administration and administering medications
- Monitoring for communicable diseases.
- Counseling form compliance with diet, medications, and treatment regimens.
- Updating physical examinations, teaching, delegating to or supervising other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen
Benefits
- Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
- Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
- In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
