Registered Nurse II

Management and Training Corporation•Chaparral, NM

19d•$44•Onsite

About The Position

Reports administratively to the health services administrator, clinically to the prescribing provider and supervised by the director of nursing. Performs duties concerned with the care of the sick and injured, prevention of illness and promotion of good health in compliance with MTC Medical and various customer directives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and a Degree in nursing, current, valid nursing license for the state of New Mexico or compact state required.
Must possess current CPR certification.
Must work within New Mexico state board of nursing scope of practice.
Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Responsibilities

Attend sick call with the physicians to see inmates; prepare examining room and equipment.
Call the physician for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
Operate pill call, administers medication and accurately and completely document treatment as required by applicable policies and procedures.
Examine and assess inmates with illnesses or injuries or inmates who become ill or injured; confer with physician to refer inmates to the emergency room as required by their condition and document in medical record or other forms as appropriate
Maintain clean work area; use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation methods.
Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented.
Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
Observe and record inmate behavior, assess and triage with appropriate documentation
Inspect medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmates; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment. Control medication, syringes, or other medical supplies.
Perform work on an on-call basis, as required.
Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis, as required.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.