Registered Nurse III

Management & Training Corporation • Calexico, CA

109d • $44

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation is proud to operate the Imperial Detention Center in Calexico, CA, where our staff are our biggest asset! We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people's lives and we want YOU to join our team! You'll be responsible for providing nursing care and assistance for ill and/or injured persons utilizing established policies, procedures, and treatment regimens under the direction of a licensed physician or mid-level provider in compliance with MTC Medical and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) directives.

Requirements

• Degree in nursing.
• Current, valid nursing license for the state of California.
• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Must work within California state board of nursing scope of practice.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license in the state of California with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Attend sick call with physicians to see inmates, preparing examining room and equipment.
• Call the physician for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
• Administer 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 absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
• Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented accurately and completely.
• 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.
• Provide health education on an individual or group basis, as required, assist with training other staff.
• Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports and logs.
• Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services.
• Initiate and complete investigations and inquiries with accuracy, as directed, gather information and evidence, interview and obtain the statements; exercise independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action.
• Interpret an extensive variety of medical and technical instructions in the form of handwritten text, correspondence, policies, regulations, procedures, reports, directions for forms completion and other documents.
• Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree