REGISTERED NURSE (RN)- Part-Time
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to inmates and detainees while helping maintain a safe and secure workplace. The role works alongside Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), provides care within the nurse’s scope, and refers other medical problems to the appropriate physician. The RN assesses patients, monitors their symptoms and progress, administers prescribed medications securely, and provides education related to chronic illnesses and post-hospitalization or post-surgical care. The position also supervises LPN workflow, documents patient contacts, protects confidential medical records, and follows industry and company accreditation policies.
Requirements
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an approved program; graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
- Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where the facility is located, with a current copy maintained at the facility.
- Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
- Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision when performing nursing diagnoses and to provide appropriate follow-through treatment.
- Ability to work with computers and department software.
- Valid Arizona driver’s license.
- Excellent diagnostic skills, patience, and empathy.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of direct Registered Nurse work experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care within the RN’s capacity and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
- Perform comprehensive physical assessments and obtain medical histories.
- Periodically evaluate patients’ symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report problems to the physician and management.
- Administer medication securely and take precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking.
- Ensure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
- Provide patient education about chronic illnesses and post-hospitalization and post-surgical procedures.
- Supervise the workflow of LPN staff and provide input into performance evaluations.
- Document all detainee and inmate contacts and maintain confidential medical records.
- Follow industry and company accreditation policies.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount
- Reduced Tuition Rates
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Pet Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Training
- Flexible Spending Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
