Registered Nurse - PRN FLOAT POOL
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care across the Rocky County and surrounding areas, supporting medical and behavioral health care in correctional facilities. The role assesses, plans, and delivers patient care; administers practitioner-ordered medications and treatments; monitors patient condition; and documents care accurately and promptly. The nurse also coordinates services, provides patient education, maintains infection-control and confidentiality practices, and performs duties within the scope of practice and applicable state and local standards. The position may involve covering shifts at multiple facilities, backing up the H.S.A./Site Manager, and training coworkers.
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 in a timely and accurate manner.
- Contact practitioners to obtain orders.
- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and other practitioner-ordered care.
- 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 to determine the necessity and priority of sick-call care.
- Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI, and complete chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated.
- Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in patients’ emotional or physical condition.
- Educate patients about topics such as correctional facility policies and discharge planning.
- Document care concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly using the appropriate formats and forms.
- 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 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.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies.
- Oversee and delegate duties as allowed under the RN scope of practice.
- Cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities as 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.
Benefits
- Referral program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Professional development
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
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