RN - Corrections Nurse - RN

ATC Columbia•Columbia, SC

18d•$50•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Nurse works inside a correctional facility. This position is responsible for providing care and care coordination for inmates who are incarcerated in a correctional facility. ABOUT US For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us! We offer the following benefits: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Referral program Tuition reimbursement 401k Plan Flexible Schedules Life insurance Disability insurance Identity theft insurance Compensation up to $50/hour Reporting Reports to the franchise owner/manager or designee and to client supervisors and managers.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program of nursing, at the Registered Nurse level or Practical Nurse level as required by the contract.
Active, current and unencumbered nursing license in the state of practice.
At least one year of experience.
Background screening as required by the contract.
OIG, SAM, OFAC and NSO screening.
Current health provider CPR from the American Heart Association at the BLS level.
Hepatitis B Statement or Declination [OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.1030(f)(2)].
Tuberculosis screening, including an initial baseline TB test prior to being placed at the facility. Some facilities may require a 2-step PPD which consists of two-step testing with one week between tests, within the preceding 12 month or within the contract timeframe. The Quantiferon Gold test or T-spot may be used in lieu of the a TB skin test.
Drug screening as required by the contract.
Additional credentials as designated by contract.

Responsibilities

Complies with ATC Healthcare Services policies and procedures.
Complies with Client policies and Procedures.
Maintain records, prepare reports and correspondences.
The candidate completes nursing assessments.
Refers individuals to medical for evaluation as needed.
Dispenses medications and monitors medical compliance.
Must be supportive of the 3 types of FDA-approved medications to treat opiate use disorder.
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing and utilize an electronic record.
Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
Performs other duties as assigned.