Temporary- Registered Nurse (RN) Day Shift

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Sycamore, IL

22h•$60 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients in a correctional facility setting. The role includes assessing, planning, and providing care; coordinating with practitioners and other medical services; documenting patient information; and maintaining patient confidentiality and infection-control practices. The nurse may cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities, serve as a backup to the H.S.A./Site Manager, and help train new hires and coworkers. Other duties may be assigned.

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 accurately and in a timely manner.
Contact practitioners to obtain orders.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments and perform 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 for necessity and priority at sick call.
Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI and maintain chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated.
Report reactions to treatments and medications, and changes in patients’ emotional or physical condition.
Educate patients on topics including correctional facility policies and discharge planning.
Record care information concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly using the appropriate formats and forms.
Collaborate and coordinate medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner.
Maintain aseptic techniques and required infection-control precautions.
Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reactions and overdose; therapeutic diets and nutrition; and social and behavioral sciences, particularly in 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.
Work 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 other duties as assigned.