Registered Nurse

MTC Corrections•Marana, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides care to sick and injured detainees, helps prevent illness, and promotes good health in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives. The role includes assessing and documenting detainee health needs, administering medication, coordinating with physicians, maintaining medical records and supplies, and responding to emergencies. The nurse must work within the Arizona State Board of Nursing scope of practice and comply with applicable policies, regulations, HIPAA requirements, and pharmacy laws. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. The nurse must be available for on-call work and overtime when directed, maintain regular and predictable onsite attendance, and be prepared for long periods of waking and standing. Other duties within the scope of work may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Degree in nursing.
Current, valid RN license in Arizona or a compact state, with no restrictions.
Current CPR certification.
U.S. citizenship or lawful U.S. permanent resident status.
Must successfully complete required preservice training.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Must work within the Arizona State Board of Nursing scope of practice.
Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and overtime when directed.
Must be able to work long periods of waking and standing.
Regular and predictable onsite attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Attend sick calls with physicians to see detainees and prepare the examining room and equipment.
Contact physicians for medication and treatment orders and for other emergencies.
Operate pill call, administer medication, and accurately document treatment according to applicable policies and procedures.
Examine and assess detainees with illnesses or injuries, consult physicians about emergency-room referrals as appropriate, and document care in medical records or other forms.
Maintain a clean work area and use or direct appropriate sanitation methods.
Practice cost containment and utilization management for detainee care and facility operations.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of medical records, observe applicable HIPAA rules, and review files to ensure services are documented.
Closely monitor potential catastrophic illnesses.
Comply with applicable pharmacy laws, particularly those concerning controlled substances.
Observe and record detainee behavior, assess and triage detainees, and document appropriately.
Inspect medical units for potential contraband and securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment.
Control medication, syringes, and other medical supplies.
Perform work on an on-call basis as required.
Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups as required.
Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logs.
Assist corporate counsel with responses to detainee lawsuits.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and promote communication and information flow in the medical unit.
Prepare and distribute safety and accident reports, and take appropriate action during serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.
Properly chart medical care and potentially work in the medical observation area.
Conduct investigations and inquiries as directed, gather information and evidence, interview individuals, obtain statements, and exercise independent judgment in determining when probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action.
Perform rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including administering basic emergency medical aid, moving people away from danger, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
Interpret medical and technical instructions, policies, regulations, procedures, reports, forms, and other documents, including legal documents such as medical instructions, commitment orders, summonses, and other legal writs.
Work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and work overtime when directed.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Perform other duties within the scope of work as assigned by management.