Registered Nurse Float Pool

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Blue Earth, MN

66d•$60 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Float Pool provides nursing services at correctional facilities in Blue Earth and surrounding areas, with possible coverage at multiple facilities. The role supports medical and behavioral health care by assessing, planning, and delivering patient care; carrying out practitioner orders; monitoring patient conditions; and documenting care. The nurse may also serve as a backup to the H.S.A./Site Manager and help train new hires and coworkers. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Active nursing license in good standing in the state where services are provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands-on training.
Excellent documentation skills.
Knowledge of the RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients accurately and in a timely manner.
Contact practitioners to obtain orders.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments and perform other tasks as ordered by the practitioner.
Provide emergency first aid when appropriate.
Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose, weight, and other on-site diagnostic tests when appropriate.
Triage officer intake screenings to assess the necessity and priority of sick-call requests.
Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI.
Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated.
Report reactions to treatments and medications, and changes in patients’ emotional or physical conditions.
Educate patients about topics such as correctional facility policies and discharge planning.
Document care concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly using appropriate formats and forms.
Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner.
Use aseptic techniques and required infection-control precautions.
Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reactions and overdoses; therapeutic diets and nutrition; and social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to correctional settings.
Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to a supervisor.
Notify a supervisor of medical or security incidents.
Present or participate in in-service education sessions.
Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA practices as required by government agencies.
Oversee and delegate duties as permitted and expected under the RN scope of practice.
Cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities as directed.
Serve as a backup to the H.S.A./Site Manager when asked.
Train new hires and coworkers when asked.
Perform other duties as assigned.