Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
PrimeCare Medical is seeking enthusiastic and hard-working Registered Nurses to work in the medical department at the Merrimack County Department of Corrections in Boscawen, New Hampshire. The role offers the opportunity to use hands-on assessment and clinical nursing skills in correctional healthcare. Nurses participate in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, nurse sick call, and chronic care clinics. They also assist physicians, psychiatrists, and dentists. The work is described as similar to working in an emergency room or clinic, with each day being challenging and rewarding. The available full-time schedule is listed as two 12-hour day shifts and one evening shift.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of New Hampshire.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong patient assessment skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated clinical competency.
Responsibilities
- Ensure nursing practice complies with established nursing standards.
- Take vital signs, conduct complete assessments, and document findings for patients housed in the medical and/or mental health units.
- Implement treatment care plans that promote, maintain, and restore patients’ well-being.
- Maintain accurate records of controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
- Conduct sick call for inmate/patients and provide provisional diagnoses and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries.
- Ensure relevant information about inmate/patients and unit problems is disseminated to appropriate personnel.
- Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmate/patients, and participate in formulating nursing care plans.
- Provide health counseling to inmates/patients.
- Perform other services and duties as assigned by the Nurse Supervisor, Health Services Administrator, head nurse, or corporate staff.
- Participate in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, and chronic care clinics.
- Assist physicians, psychiatrists, and dentists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
