Registered Nurse

Management and Training Corporation•Anson, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

MTC is proud to operate the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX where our staff are dedicated to improving lives. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

Requirements

Degree in Nursing required.
Current, valid nursing RN license in the state of Texas or compact state.
Must possess a current CPR certification.
Must work within Texas state board of nursing scope of practice.
Must successfully complete required pre-service training.
Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Attend sick call with physicians to see detainees and prepare examining room/equipment.
Call the physician for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
Operate pill call, administer medication, and accurately/completely document treatment as required by applicable policies and procedures.
Examine/assess detainees with illnesses/injuries and confer with physician to refer detainees to the emergency room as required by their condition.
Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented.
Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis, as required.
Prepare/disseminate safety and accident report as required by policies/procedures.
Take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters by administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing/evacuating people from confined areas.