Registered Nurse I

Camp 57•Angola, LA

12d•$40 - $40

About The Position

A registered professional nurse responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching, activities, and ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Defines position duties and responsibilities of nursing personnel to ensure quality of care at the staff level of registered nurses for the facility. Interrelates and works effectively with patients’ families (as appropriate), medical and nursing staffs, security staff at all levels, administrative staff and supportive staff, i.e., pharmacy, laboratory, etc. Assist all healthcare staff providing nursing care to offenders at the facility, according to Facility Administration Policies and Local, State, and Federal Regulations.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which they are practicing.
Current CPR certification required.
Good physical and mental health; able to work under pressure; able to relate well to patients, security staff, visitors and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Assesses physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients within the health care unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
Provides a written assessment of the patient on admission, during confinement, and on discharge as requested.
Summarizes assessment data and makes a triage decision which is documented and communicated to other patient care providers.
Plans an individual treatment program.
Implements individual treatment programs in the health care unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Implements mental health plans through the administering of medications in accordance with physician’s orders.
Implements mental health plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with physician’s orders.
Implements treatment plans as ordered by the physician or appropriate therapist.
Implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans as ordered by physicians.
Documents nursing encounters, utilizing the SOAP form of charting as required.
Communicates information to other nursing staff, physicians, medical unit supervisory personnel, correctional officers and department heads.
Assesses personal learning development needs.
Demonstrates knowledge and performs nursing policies and procedures.
Accepts staffing assignments and performs other related duties as required or assigned by the Director of Nursing.
Performs within the normal limits of state practice act, Code of Ethics for Nurses policies/procedures, facility policies/procedures, and standards.
Promotes quality assurance standards by participating in the quality of care chart audits.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with patient, medical and correctional personnel; and promotes good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments.
Provides leadership to nursing staff.
Supervises and strives for excellence in patient care by challenging and, as necessary, correcting errors of peers to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.
Identifies existing and potential problems and takes effective action.
Develops and maintains an awareness of needed improvements in patient care, procedures, equipment and supplies, and makes recommendations to supervisors.
As requested, assists in presentation of in-service education.
Assumes individual accountability for own conduct and maintenance of professional appearance.
Participates in nursing activities in corrections, which promote the growth and development of nursing and/or patient care.
Approaches change in a positive manner; motivates staff to work as a team; accepts constructive criticism and learns from it.