Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Osceola County•Kissimmee, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for rendering general and specialized nursing care to inmate patients in a correctional facility. The Registered Nurse administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques to promote the physical and mental health of the inmate population. Ensures all functions are performed in compliance with federal, state, and local rules, policies, and regulatory standards. This role is eligible for Night Shift Differential Pay.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.
Must possess and maintain hands on, in-person (classroom) CPR Certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). Online only or eLearning CPR Certification will not be considered.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of all applicable medical treatments and common medications administered within a corrections facility.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications; ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
Ability to work independently to carry out assignments to completion.
Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic; ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, health and corrections professionals.
Ability to deal tactfully and cordially with a variety of people from different cultural backgrounds; ability to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, or climb stairs for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Performs nursing services, such as obtaining vital signs, wound care, IV therapy, collecting blood, urine, sputum and stool specimens.
Responds to emergencies in the Facility and performs assessments to ensure needs are met in accordance with clinical guidelines, state and federal laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.
Provides first aid for injuries and acute illness; reports any health-related issues and/or concerns.
Initiates prompt referral to the appropriate medical facility when more extensive treatment is warranted.
Administers and documents all medications as directed by medication records.
Orders medications and supplies from the pharmacy and suppliers.
Reads, maintains, updates, and files various medical logs, databases, and records.
Compiles data from patient medical records, e.g., illness/injury logs, medication administration, physical exams, treatments, specimens collected and sent for processing.
Verifies all orders from medical records were properly transposed to the orders/tasks within the electronic medical record and medication administration record.
Maintains electronic medical record files on all inmates.
Files all necessary medical reports in the patient’s medical record.
Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.