Registered Nurse - Part Time - 12 hours- Fridays 6pm-6:30am

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Springfield, IL

6d•$50 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients at Sangamon County Jail in Springfield, Illinois, while supporting medical and behavioral health care in a correctional setting. The role involves assessment, planning, treatment, documentation, patient education, coordination with practitioners and other medical services, and compliance with professional standards, infection control, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements. The position is part-time for 12 hours on Fridays, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The nurse may be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities, back up the H.S.A./Site Manager, train new hires and coworkers, and perform other assigned duties.

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 and administer prescribed medications, treatments, and other ordered tasks.
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 for necessity and priority at sick call.
Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI and complete chronic clinic and outcome study documentation as indicated.
Report reactions to treatments and medications and changes in patients’ emotional or physical condition.
Educate patients about topics such as correctional facility policies and discharge planning.
Document care concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly using the appropriate formats and forms.
Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner.
Maintain aseptic techniques and required infection-control precautions.
Maintain and demonstrate 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 RN scope of practice mandated by state and local standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies.
Oversee and delegate duties as allowed under the RN scope of practice.
Cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities when directed.
Act as a back-up to the H.S.A./Site Manager when asked.
Train new hires and coworkers when asked.
Perform other duties as assigned.