Practical Nurse/Graduate Nurse, Full-Time–Correctional Facility

County of Salem•Salem, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, nursing supervisor, physician, or other authorized supervisory personnel, provides nursing care and treatment to inmates/residents of a correctional health care facility. Performs practical and professional nursing duties within the scope of the applicable Civil Service title and licensure, carries out authorized medical and therapeutic orders, maintains accurate medical records, and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Possess a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Graduate Nurse (RN) in New Jersey.
Ability to lift, move, and position inmates/residents as needed.
Must be a resident of New Jersey.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to Salem County Residents.
Persons who possess the registration by waiver must have satisfactorily completed an approved refresher program.
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Assists physicians and Registered Professional Nurses with examinations, assessments, treatments, and other nursing procedures.
Provides routine and bedside nursing care to inmates/residents and administers first aid and emergency care as needed.
Obtains and records vital signs and other pertinent medical information.
Administers medications and prescribed treatments within the scope of practice; observes for adverse reactions and reports concerns or changes in condition to appropriate medical personnel.
Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis and assists with laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Performs nursing procedures within the scope of practice, including dressings, bandages, catheter care, tube feedings, colostomy care, and prescribed isolation and infection-control procedures.
Maintains accurate medical records and documentation of medications, treatments, vital signs, observations, and other patient information.
Accounts for narcotics, controlled substances, and other accountable medications.
Maintains and inventories medications, medical supplies, equipment, and related materials.
Communicates inmate/resident medical information, symptoms, behavioral changes, and other pertinent information to nursing and medical staff.
Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
Provides health-related information and instruction regarding medications, personal care, hygiene, and other appropriate health matters.
Participates as a member of the health care team in developing and carrying out treatment goals.
Provides instruction to correctional and other nonprofessional staff regarding medically related duties and procedures, as assigned.
Maintains confidentiality of medical information and records.
Learns and utilizes electronic and/or manual medical recordkeeping systems.