Registered Nurse (Night Shift) $2,000 Sign-On Incentive

Osceola County•Kissimmee, FL

20h

About The Position

Renders general and specialized nursing care to inmate patients in a correctional facility. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques to promote the physical and mental health of the inmate population. Ensures that functions under the position’s charge comply with applicable federal, state, and local rules, policies, and regulatory standards. This position is eligible for night-shift differential pay. It is subject to close at any time. Internal candidates in the same classification and/or pay grade as the posted position will not receive a pay adjustment if selected.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida.
Maintain hands-on, in-person classroom CPR certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute; online-only or eLearning CPR certification is not accepted.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of applicable medical treatments and common medications administered in a correctional facility.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other standards applicable to the work.
Ability to access, operate, and maintain software applications and read, update, and maintain records and files.
Ability to operate basic office equipment, including computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, and facsimile machines.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments.
Professional and cooperative work ethic, ability to maintain confidentiality, and ability to establish effective working relationships with inmates and health and corrections professionals.
Ability to deal tactfully and cordially with people from different cultural backgrounds and in changing, complex situations.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, or climb stairs for extended periods.
Physical demand level is medium, with lifting up to 50 pounds and frequent lifting or carrying of up to 25 pounds.
Ability to express or exchange ideas by spoken word or perceive sound by ear, and good eyesight for production or personal and others’ safety.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services, including obtaining vital signs, wound care, IV therapy, and collecting blood, urine, sputum, and stool specimens.
Respond to facility emergencies and perform assessments to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with clinical guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, and OCCD administrative procedures.
Provide first aid for injuries and acute illness, and report health-related issues or concerns.
Refer patients promptly to an appropriate medical facility when more extensive treatment is warranted.
Administer and document medications as directed by medication records.
Order medications and supplies from pharmacies and suppliers.
Read, maintain, update, and file medical logs, databases, and records; compile data from patient medical records, including illness and injury logs, medication administration, physical exams, treatments, and specimens collected and sent for processing.
Verify that orders from medical records have been properly transposed to orders and tasks in the electronic medical record and medication administration record.
Maintain electronic medical record files for all inmates and file necessary medical reports in patient records.
Perform other related duties as assigned or necessary.