in Roswell

CorrHealth•Artesia, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide nursing services to inmate patients, including assessing their conditions, identifying nursing diagnoses, planning and implementing care, and evaluating outcomes. They communicate relevant information to other health care team members and contribute to maintaining or restoring patients’ health. The role also carries responsibility for helping maintain the security of the correctional institution. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a 36/48 rotation. The position is based inside a correctional facility. Employees may face risk or harm from inmates and may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. Employees must follow facility security rules and regulations to reduce risks to themselves and others. The employee must also comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, directives, standards, and site policies, and treat team members, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect. A background check and pre-employment drug test are required, as applicable.

Requirements

Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent when the applicant completed the program.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license, which must be maintained.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current TB test taken within one year.
Maintain all certifications, educational requirements, and licensing required for the position.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
Strong verbal and written comprehension.
Deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Organizational skills.
Ability to use a computer and use or learn a variety of software, including site-specific programs.
Ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
Ability to remain stationary and move throughout the facility, including using stairs, and to position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to communicate with patients and exchange accurate information.
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.
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.
Must follow facility policies and procedures and employee handbook requirements.
Must be willing to assist coworkers and work overtime if required.

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’ routine medical issues and emergencies.
Administer prescribed treatments and medications as medically required.
Prepare medical equipment, records, and examination rooms, and assist providers when necessary.
Apply sound pharmacology practices when preparing, maintaining, administering, and documenting prescribed drugs and IV-delivered therapies.
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 in the HSA’s absence, including delegating assignments among staff.
Know emergency procedures and appropriate actions under 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 appropriately and safely, 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 the confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Follow facility safety and security policies and procedures, including completing security training and orientation.
Assist coworkers with job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to coworkers.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, directives, standards, and site and professional-organization policies and procedures.
Treat coworkers, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.