RN Registered Nurse Full-Time Day & Night Shifts -Hamilton County

QCHC•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care in accordance with recognized Nursing Practice Standards and QCHC policies and guidelines. The RN functions under the supervision of the Site Administrator and the Responsible Physician. The position is full-time and offers day and night shifts in Hamilton County, with a pay rate of $45 per hour and a $3.00-per-hour shift differential. The RN responds to emergency situations, performs patient intake and assessments, supports medication and treatment workflows, and documents patient care. The role works closely with the HSA, physician, and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care, and assists with clinical staff supervision, training, and assessment. The RN also participates in quality improvement activities, attends mandatory meetings, follows QCHC policies and procedures, and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of an approved registered nursing program.
Current, valid RN license in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
At least one year of nursing experience in a healthcare setting.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in correctional healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond and intervene in emergency situations.
Complete patient intake paperwork and assessments.
Verify and obtain orders for patient medication.
Conduct sick call clinic.
Administer medications in accordance with nursing standards and correctional regulations.
Complete and document ordered treatments and assessments, and collect ordered labs.
Assist the provider with Chronic Care Clinic.
Accurately document patient information, nursing assessments, and interventions.
Monitor and report changes in patients’ conditions.
Ensure daily nursing tasks are completed within the prescribed timeframe.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Work with the HSA, physician, and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.
Assist the HSA in supervising clinical staff.
Foster staff support and cooperation to promote teamwork.
Assist with training and orientation of new staff.
Assist with assessment of each staff member’s clinical skills.
Participate in assigned CQI and performance improvement activities.
Attend all mandatory meetings.
Follow QCHC policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.