Nurse Supervisor (F/T)

Correctional Psychiatric Services PC•Dartmouth, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated RN Nurse Supervisor to deliver high-quality patient care at our Bristol County Jail location in N. Dartmouth, MA. The Nurse Supervisor will provide direct nursing care and/or oversight in a jail setting while observing and maintaining the requirements of security.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Holds current CPR certification.
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to apply principles of nursing care.
Recognizes signs and symptoms of mental illness, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, and substance use disorders.
Demonstrate the ability to draw blood and administer PPD tests.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for oversight of all aspects of inmate’s/detainee's care.
Ensure physician’s medication orders and treatments are implemented appropriately. Complete audit rounds in the medical housing units and the HSU at least two times/week and complete documentation, as required.
Apply knowledge of drugs and therapeutics for medications in a jail setting. Maintain security of medications, continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among inmates.
Monitor procedures for patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health providers.
Prepares regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary.
Oversees the proper storage, accountability and wasting of all sharps.
Participate in in-service education, obtaining at least 40 hours annually and provide documentation.
Follow all security rules and regulations.
Cover vacant shifts when necessary.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Notifies the DON or designee immediately on any emergent send-outs or significant events.
Pager Coverage/ Rotation as determined by D.O.N. and / or H.S.A.
Monitor intake/ sick call/ chronic disease/ healthcare needs of inmates.
Monitor and manage nursing schedule, when needed.
Attend meetings with the D.O.N. and / or H.S.A. as requested.
It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours.
Checking/ responding to nursing emails.
HSU cleaning inspection as assigned.
Assist with training as assigned.
Assist with other duties as assigned