Registered Nurse Charge / Nights

CorrHealth•Brighton, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse – Charge/Nights Location: Brighton, CO Schedule: 6:00p-6:30a, Thurs-Sat Position Overview The RN Charge Nurse Is responsible for maintaining quality care throughout the entire facility. They are also responsible for all on-site healthcare services in the facility and work closely with Detention Administration to ensure proper communication between the Detention Administrator and CorrHealth staff. Registered Nurses (RN) provide a full range of nursing services to inmates including assessing, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating the medical condition of inmate patients. RNs provide information to other health care team members and contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is also charged with responsibility of maintaining the security of the institution.

Requirements

Two (2)+ years' nursing supervisory experience
Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed by the applicant
AED certified, must maintain certification
Current and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse, must maintain license
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Must have current CPR/BLS certification
Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
Ability to position oneself in different spaces
Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).

Nice To Haves

Some experience as an LTC nurse preferred
Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for orientations, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and on-going support of facility Nursing/EMS staff
Monitors the implementation of the detention facility's procedures and programs
Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs POR's.
Works closely with any and all subcontracted services, including pharmacy, lab, x-ray, and specialty providers
Oversees services rendered by contractors and professional staff
Responds to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients
Administers prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required
Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies
Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed
Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients. May serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence if the HSA, and would be responsible for delegation of assignments among staff.
Is aware of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and the appropriate plan of action governed by triage and written guidelines
Capable of giving CPR instructions and able to take charge in a CPR emergency. If trained and able, would also be responsible for using AED equipment
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment including, but not limited to: AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization, Glucometer, Doppler, and Pulse Oximeter
Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Delegates tasks appropriately to lower level licensure employees
Educates patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases
Accepts on-call status as necessary