Registered Nurse
About The Position
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located (maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times).
- At least one (1) year of RN experience
- Excellent critical thinking and assessment skills
- Ability to make decisions independently
- Assertive, empathetic and able to provide care objectively
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to function independently and as part of a team
- Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.
- Maintains an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
- May be required to work nights, weekend, and holidays
- On-call duty may be required (available to work on short notice).
Nice To Haves
- Previous correctional health care environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs assessments of inmate patient in a variety of settings within the institution such as: initial intake area, health care unit for sick, emergency situations on housing units, chronic care clinics, and medical units.
- Collaborates with primary care providers and other health care providers to ensure continuity, timeliness and appropriateness of care to inmate patients
- Coordinates and/or administers medication, therapeutic agents, treatments, to inmate patients
- Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention.
- Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
- Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Reports reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition
- Provides inmate patient education and/or discharge planning
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
- Promotes a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
