in Fort Collins

CorrHealth•Greeley, CO

3d•$45 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide nursing services to inmate patients, including assessing health conditions, identifying nursing diagnoses, planning and implementing care, and evaluating patient outcomes. They communicate relevant information to other members of the healthcare team and help maintain or restore patients’ health. The role also carries responsibility for maintaining the security of the correctional institution. The position requires a minimum of 15 hours per month and is based in a correctional facility. Work involves following facility security rules and policies, protecting the confidentiality and dignity of patients, and complying with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and site procedures. Employees may be exposed to risks from inmates and to bloodborne pathogens.

Requirements

Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license, which must be maintained.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current TB test taken within one year.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
Excellent verbal and written comprehension.
Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to use a computer and use or learn a variety of software, including site-specific programs.
Ability to use standard medical equipment safely and appropriately.
Ability to respect inmates’ dignity and confidentiality.
Ability to remain stationary and move throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs.
Ability to position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to exchange accurate information in conversations and frequently communicate with patients.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
Ability to remain calm in stressful and demanding situations.
Ability to frequently transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must undergo security training and orientation and adhere to facility security rules and regulations.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in correctional healthcare is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assess new inmates, identify health problems, and initiate medical records and special-needs PORs.
Respond to patients’ day-to-day medical issues and emergencies.
Administer prescribed treatments and medications as medically required.
Prepare medical equipment, records, and examination rooms, and assist providers when necessary.
Prepare, maintain, administer, and document prescribed drugs and IV-delivered therapies using sound pharmacology practices.
Maintain IVs for IV therapies as needed.
Meet regularly with the HSA to review medical services provided to patients.
May serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor when the HSA is absent and delegate assignments among staff.
Know emergency procedures and appropriate action plans governed by triage and written guidelines.
Provide CPR instructions and take charge during a CPR emergency; use AED equipment if trained and able.
Use standard medical equipment safely and appropriately, including AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization equipment, Glucometer, Doppler, and Pulse Oximeter.
Use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Delegate tasks appropriately to employees with lower-level licensure.
Educate patients about diet, hygiene, and prevention of chronic medical diseases.
Maintain required certifications, education, and licensure, and keep CPR/BLS certification and a current TB test.
Follow facility policies and procedures, security requirements, and applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and site policies.
Assist coworkers with job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to coworkers.
Protect the confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Complete security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Treat team members, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.
Pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.