Charge Registered Nurse (Charge RN) - Full Time Evenings
About The Position
NaphCare is seeking a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Pueblo, Colorado. This role involves managing all aspects of healthcare for individuals incarcerated in the Pueblo County Detention Center. It is a Full Time Evenings position with pay rates ranging from $37.80-$39.90 per hour, depending on employment status, site needs, licensure, and experience. The Charge RN will work with correctional officers and other medical professionals, providing care to patients while also supervising nursing staff and operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of a diverse patient population with complex medical needs.
Requirements
- Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within State.
- Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
- Two years of full time RN experience with knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently and in a team.
- Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed.
- Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates shift activities and performs a wide range of duties, including assessing patients, administering medications, managing emergencies, and ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures.
- Performing initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals.
- Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories.
- Conducting daily clinical rounds, providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services.
- Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
- Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
- Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
- Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information.
Benefits
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
