Registered Charge Nurse-DC Jail (Weekend Night Shift)
About The Position
The Registered Charge Nurse shall provide comprehensive nursing care to the Unity Health Care Department of Corrections Health Center, as delineated by Unity Health Care (UHC) and specified herein. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Charge Nurse will provide nursing services at correctional facilities and participate in the management and development of nursing personnel. This role also involves acting as the senior nursing administrative personnel on site during off-shifts in the absence of higher management, supporting nursing standards, and contributing to staff evaluations. The Charge Nurse will serve as a resource for the Nurse Manager on clinical and administrative matters across different shifts and support the application of research and quality improvement findings. For the CDF charge nurse position, this role includes being the principal administrator of the methadone clinic/Opiate Treatment Program (OTP). The position operates under the policies, regulations, and standards of Unity Health Care and the Department of Corrections.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing – AAS, Diploma, BSN.
- Licensed or eligibility as an RN in Washington DC.
- Three (3) years of experience as a RN.
- Five (5) years of experience in acute care (i.e., ED, ICU, Med/Surg) and/or ambulatory care
- Two (2) years of Nursing experience as a Charge Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing services at the Central Detention Facility (CDF), the Central Treatment Facility (CTF), or as otherwise directed by UHC.
- Serves as the Charge Nurse to UHC at CDF or CTF.
- Participates in the management and development of nursing personnel.
- Promotes continuity of nursing services within CDF or CTF under the director of the Nurse Manager.
- Functions as the senior nursing administrative personnel on site as well as on the off shifts in the absence of the Director of Nursing and Nurse Manager.
- Supports the standards of nursing as defined by the DC Board of Nursing.
- Assists in providing input concerning the evaluation of the nursing staff.
- Serves as a resource and provides input for Nurse Manager on matters concerning the day, evening, night, and weekend shifts regarding clinical and administrative matters.
- Supports the application of research and quality improvement findings to clinical and management practices.
- Serves as the principle administrator of the methadone clinic /Opiate Treatment Program (OTP) (CDF charge nurse only).
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Works under the auspices of policies, regulations, and standards set within the Unity Health Care and Department of Corrections.
- Performs other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
