Registered Nurse - Part-Time Day Shift
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care at Grundy County Jail in Morris, Illinois. The role assesses, plans, and delivers patient care; administers medications and treatments as ordered by a practitioner; and supports emergency care, triage, diagnostic testing, patient education, and coordination of medical services. The nurse maintains accurate clinical records, follows infection-control and confidentiality requirements, and works within the RN scope of practice and applicable state and local standards. The position may involve covering shifts at multiple correctional facilities, serving as a backup to the H.S.A./Site Manager, and training coworkers or new hires.
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.
- Two-year degree listed as the education level.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients accurately and on time.
- 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 determine necessity and priority for sick call.
- Collect and record data for statistical reporting on CQI and complete chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated.
- Report reactions to treatments and medications and changes in patients’ emotional or physical conditions.
- Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility policies and discharge planning.
- Record care information concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly using appropriate formats and forms.
- Collaborate and coordinate medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner.
- Maintain aseptic techniques and required infection-control precautions.
- Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reactions and overdose; therapeutic diets and nutrition; and social and behavioral sciences 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.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA practices 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.
- Act as a backup to the H.S.A./Site Manager when asked.
- Train new hires and coworkers when asked.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Referral program
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Professional development
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
