Corrections Registered Nurse (RN) Nights

Armor Health•Decatur, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Excellent outcomes start with great people, and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at Dekalb County Jail in Decatur, GA. Join an organization with exceptional teamwork and leadership support. Provide patient care in a safe environment and make a difference in someone's life! Access competitive pay, generous education and development support, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you want to join an exciting, passionate, and growing organization that is positively impacting the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and being part of our team!

Requirements

Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Current CPR certificate
Proficient with electronic medical records
Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

Provide holistic (RN) nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
Assess physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients; obtain health history and provide a written assessment of patients upon admission.
During custody and upon discharge, document and communicate triage decisions to the appropriate health care provider.
Develop individual nursing care plans using nursing assessment protocols in consultation with health care providers.
Implement medical care plans to include diagnostic tests, EKGs, etc., according to physician orders.
Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures, and approved routes of administration; nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.
Assist physician in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary.