Registered Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Chambersburg, PA

9d•$42 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work in the medical department at the Franklin County Jail located in Chambersburg, PA. This is a full-time position, with availability for all three shifts and rotating weekends.

Requirements

Active RN license in the state the facility is located
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multi-task
Strong patient assessment skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrate clinical competency

Responsibilities

Performs duties under the supervision of a Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner (i.e. PA-C or CRNP) according to protocols established by the Medical Director.
Ensure that the proper flow of relevant information (inmate/patient information, unit problems) is disseminated to appropriate personnel.
Provide health counseling to inmates/patients.
Conduct sick calls for inmates/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director. Refer to all cases not covered by written protocol or that do not respond to treatment to an appropriate PCM Physician.
Administer immunizations, tuberculin testing; basic and advanced first aid; basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation; visual acuity and telebinocular examinations, and oxygen, when indicated.
Perform twelve (12) lead electrocardiograms and assemble results for interpretation by a provider.
Record retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.
Administer treatment prescribed by verbal or written orders from a provider.
Administer oral and parenteral medications prescribed by a Provider.
At a minimum of every shift, at the beginning of the shift, take vital signs, do a complete assessment, and document findings on the dispensary card of all inmates/patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unit.