Registered Nurse-PRN

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Phillips, WI

13d•$45 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care at Price County Jail in Phillips, Wisconsin. The role involves assessing, planning, and delivering care; carrying out practitioner orders; responding to emergencies; documenting patient information; and coordinating services in a correctional setting. The nurse may cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities, serve as a backup to the H.S.A./Site Manager, and train 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

Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients accurately and in a timely manner.
Contact practitioners to obtain orders and administer prescribed medications, treatments, and other ordered tasks.
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 visits.
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, and changes in patients’ emotional or physical conditions.
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.
Perform duties within the scope of practice required by state and local standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA practices required by government agencies.
Oversee and delegate duties as permitted by 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.