in Roswell

CorrHealth•Artesia, NM

12d•$44 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide nursing services to inmates, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients’ medical conditions. They share information with other healthcare team members and contribute to maintaining or restoring patients’ health. The role also includes responsibility for maintaining institutional security, in accordance with facility rules and procedures. The position works a 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. schedule on a 36/48 rotation. Work is performed inside a correctional facility, where employees may face risks from inmates and exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Employees must follow security requirements to minimize danger or harm. Employees must comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, administrative directives, facility policies and procedures, and relevant professional standards. They are expected to treat coworkers, 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 program was completed.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license, which must be maintained.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current TB test taken within one year.
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, and licensing required for the position.
Must complete security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication 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 appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.
Ability to remain stationary and move throughout the facility, including up and down stairs, and to position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to convey and discern information in conversation and frequently communicate with patients, exchanging 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.
Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must comply with facility policies and procedures, including Employee Handbook requirements.
Must be able to 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 needed or 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 pharmacological 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 in the HSA’s absence, including delegating assignments among staff.
Follow emergency procedures and the appropriate plans of action governed by triage and written guidelines.
Provide CPR instructions and take charge during CPR emergencies; 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 assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Delegate tasks appropriately to employees with lower-level licensure.
Educate patients about diet, hygiene, and prevention of chronic medical diseases.
Maintain confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Follow facility security rules and regulations and complete security training and orientation.
Assist coworkers with job duties and work overtime if required.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, administrative directives, facility policies and procedures, and relevant professional standards.
Treat coworkers, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.