Registered Nurse-PRN

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Burlington, IA

4d•$42 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients at the Des Moines County Correctional Center in Burlington, Iowa, and may be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities. The role assesses, plans, and delivers nursing care; administers ordered medications and treatments; supports emergency care and triage; documents patient care; and coordinates with practitioners and other medical services. The nurse maintains confidentiality, infection-control practices, and compliance with state and local standards and the RN scope of practice. The role may also involve overseeing or delegating duties, serving as a backup to the H.S.A./Site Manager, and training new hires and coworkers. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Active nursing license in good standing in the state where services will be provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands-on training.
Excellent documentation skills.
Knowledge of the RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients.
Contact practitioners to obtain orders.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner.
Provide emergency first aid care when appropriate.
Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose, weight, and other on-site diagnostic tests when appropriate.
Triage officer intake screenings to determine necessity and priority at sick call.
Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI.
Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated.
Report reactions to treatments and medications and changes in patients’ emotional or physical condition.
Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility policies and discharge planning.
Record care information concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly in the appropriate formats and forms.
Collaborate and coordinate multiple 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 as applied to 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.
Perform duties 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.