Temp Registered Nurses - $60/HR!!

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Salem, IL

5d•$60 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Temporary Registered Nurses provide nursing care at Marion County Jail in Salem, Illinois. The role supports medical and behavioral health care in a correctional setting and may involve covering shifts at multiple correctional facilities. The position is PRN, with a day shift and a stated pay rate of $60.00 per hour. The role may also include acting as a backup to the H.S.A./Site Manager and training new hires and coworkers.

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.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients in a timely and accurate manner.
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 the CQI.
Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated.
Report reactions to treatments and medications, and changes in patients’ emotional or physical condition.
Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility policies and discharge planning.
Document care concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly using the appropriate format and forms.
Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner.
Maintain aseptic techniques and infection-control precautions as required.
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 the supervisor.
Notify the supervisor of medical or security incidents.
Present or participate in in-service education sessions.
Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA practices as required by government agencies.
Oversee and delegate duties as expected and permitted under the RN scope of practice.
Cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities when 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.