Registered Nurse (Monday-Friday)

Irwin County Detention Center•Ocilla, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will assess the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients within the health care unit and, as necessary, in the housing units. This role involves applying knowledge of available resources in obtaining a health history and in the assessment process, providing written assessments, and summarizing data to make triage decisions. The nurse will plan individual treatment programs utilizing available protocols and referral processes, and implement these programs in the health care and housing units. This includes administering medications, obtaining diagnostic tests, and implementing nutrition and therapeutic diet plans as ordered by physicians. Documentation will be in the SOAP format, and communication with other staff, physicians, and department heads is essential. The role also requires respecting patient dignity and confidentiality. Professional expectations include assessing personal learning needs, demonstrating knowledge of nursing policies and procedures, supporting the department's philosophy, accepting assignments, and performing duties within the scope of the state practice act and facility policies. The nurse will promote quality assurance, develop professional relationships, provide leadership, supervise nursing staff, identify and address problems, and make recommendations for improvements. Assisting with in-service education, assuming accountability for conduct, and participating in nursing activities that promote growth are also key. Approaching change positively, motivating staff, and accepting constructive criticism are important attributes.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which they are practicing.
Current CPR certification required.
Good physical and mental health.
Able to work under pressure.
Able to relate well to patients, security staff, visitors and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients.
Applies knowledge of available resources in obtaining a health history and assessment process.
Provides a written assessment of the patient on admission, during confinement, and on discharge.
Summarizes assessment data and makes a triage decision which is documented and communicated.
Plans an individual treatment program utilizing available treatment protocols and referral processes.
Implements individual treatment programs in the health care unit and housing units.
Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Intervenes with proper technique, procedures and safety precautions to meet the individual needs of patients.
Administers medications in accordance with physician’s orders, including IV therapy and all other approved routes.
Utilizes pharmacology knowledge and available resources to include drug reaction and overdose.
Obtains diagnostic tests and body fluid specimens using proper techniques and procedures.
Implements treatment plans as ordered by the physician or appropriate therapist.
Implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans as ordered by physicians.
Documents nursing encounters, utilizing the SOAP form of charting.
Communicates information to other nursing staff, physicians, medical unit supervisory personnel, correctional officers and department heads.
Respects the dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Assesses personal learning development needs and plans/implements a program to meet identified needs.
Demonstrates knowledge and performs nursing policies and procedures.
Supports philosophy, objective and goals of the nursing department.
Accepts staffing assignments and performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Performs within the normal limits of state practice act, Code of Ethics for Nurses policies/procedures, facility policies/procedures, and standards.
Promotes quality assurance standards by participating in the quality of care chart audits.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with patient, medical and correctional personnel.
Promotes good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments.
Provides leadership to nursing staff.
Supervises and strives for excellence in patient care by challenging and, as necessary, correcting errors of peers.
Identifies existing and potential problems and takes effective action.
Develops and maintains an awareness of needed improvements in patient care, procedures, equipment and supplies, and makes recommendations to supervisors.
Assists in presentation of in-service education as requested.
Assumes individual accountability for own conduct and maintenance of professional appearance.
Participates in nursing activities in corrections, which promote the growth and development of nursing and/or patient care.
Approaches change in a positive manner; motivates staff to work as a team; accepts constructive criticism and learns from it.