CORRECTIONAL NURSE 2

State of Nevada • Lovelock, NV

72d

About The Position

Correctional Nurses provide professional nursing care to patients in a correctional setting. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The Department of Corrections is seeking to fill Correctional Nurse 2 positions at Lovelock Correctional Center. Incumbents will be under the supervision of the Correctional Nurse 3 and will consult with them on a regular basis. They will communicate plans with team members by attending nursing meetings and share with other team members. The Correctional Nurse will plan patient care addressing chief presenting problems incorporating the plan of nursing care into the multidisciplinary treatment plan. document the health conditions of patients using appropriate charting protocols. They will collect statistical data, tracking current outpatient medications and patient outcome. The Correctional Nurse will also review inmates to determine need for referrals or assessment.

Requirements

• Possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency in nursing care.
• Ability to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
• Plan patient care addressing chief presenting problems.
• Incorporate the plan of nursing care into the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Document the health conditions of patients using appropriate charting protocols.
• Collect statistical data and track current outpatient medications and patient outcomes.
• Review inmates to determine the need for referrals or assessments.
• Attend nursing meetings and communicate plans with team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed