Registered Nurse - Part-Time Day Shift

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Shelbyville, IL

7d•$45 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients at the Shelby County Jail in Shelbyville, Illinois. The nurse assesses, plans, and delivers care; administers medications and treatments as ordered; responds to emergencies; and coordinates patient services. The role includes documentation, patient education, infection-control practices, and maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. The nurse works within the RN scope of practice and may cover multiple correctional facilities, provide backup to the H.S.A./Site Manager, and train 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

Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients.
Contact practitioners to obtain orders.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and 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 at 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, as well as changes in patients’ emotional or physical condition.
Educate patients about topics such as correctional facility policies and discharge planning.
Record care information concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly in the appropriate formats and forms.
Collaborate and 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 overdoses.
Maintain working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition.
Maintain working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly 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 HIPAA practices as required by government agencies.
Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed 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 any other duties as assigned.