Registered Nurse Supervisor (Night Shift)

Osceola County•Kissimmee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to supervise and provide general and specialized nursing care to inmate patients in a correctional facility. This role functions in an entry supervisory capacity, responsible for the implementation and management of medical care. The position ensures the administration of prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques to promote the physical and mental health of the inmate population. It also ensures that all functions are performed in compliance with federal, state, and local safety and health rules, policies, and other applicable regulatory standards.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.
At least two (2) years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse.
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
Must possess and maintain hands-on, in-person (classroom) CPR Certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of all applicable medical treatments and common medications administered within a corrections facility.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
Ability to read, update, and maintain various records and files.
Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
Ability to work independently to carry out assignments to completion.
Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, health and corrections professionals.
Ability to deal tactfully and cordially with a variety of people from different cultural backgrounds.
Ability to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, or climb stairs for extended periods of time.
Medium physical demand: 50 pounds maximum lifting. Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 10 lbs.
Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and supervises assigned medical operations in support of health care goals and objectives.
Coordinates activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Schedules, supervises, and evaluates staff, ensuring adequate coverage of all shifts and completing payroll/time sheets.
Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff.
Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments.
Trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
Maintains harmony among workers and resolves problems; initiates corrective measures for errors and complaints.
Supervises and performs nursing services, including obtaining vital signs, wound care, IV therapy, collecting specimens, responding to emergencies, and performing assessments.
Ensures needs are met in accordance with clinical guidelines, state and federal laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.
Supervises and provides first aid for injuries and acute illness.
Reports any health-related issues and initiates prompt referral to the appropriate medical facility when more extensive treatment is warranted.
Orders medications and supplies from the pharmacy and suppliers.
Actively participates in Pharmacy, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, and Medical Activities Committee (MAC) meetings.
Investigates healthcare grievances filed by inmates and prepares written responses.
Promotes a healthcare environment that is adequate and safe for inmates-patients and healthcare personnel.
Ensures the clinical area is maintained in a clean, neat, and safe manner, and required counts and cleaning are performed.
Performs other related or logical duties as assigned.