Travel PRN Registered Nurse (RN)
NaphCare•Birmingham, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a Travel PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team. As a Correctional Registered Nurse (RN), you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. This role involves working within a controlled environment where security is a top priority. Duties include performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to a diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
Requirements
- Hold and maintain a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license
- Ability/willingness to seek licensure in other states
- Ability to travel to sites in various states
- Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
- Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Nice To Haves
- Quality assurance and utilization management experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Travel to sites to assist with transitions and fill-in shifts as needed
- Work under the mentorship of a Senior Vice President and Director of Jail Operations
- Understand the principles and concepts of medical quality assurance and utilization review
- Monitor and report on the quality of all facets of the medical care provided to patients
- Gather clinical information to assess and expedite care needs
- Conduct detailed clinical chart assessments including reviewing requests from providers regarding medical necessity of requested services for patients
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and decision-making skills are essential
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
