Registered Nurse-PRN

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Ladysmith, WI

2d•$45 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care at the Rusk County Jail in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. The role assesses, plans, and delivers patient care; administers medications and treatments as ordered; provides emergency first aid when appropriate; and documents care and patient information. The nurse works with practitioners and other medical services, supports triage and patient education, and follows infection-control, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements. Duties must remain within the RN scope of practice and applicable state and local standards. The position may involve covering shifts at multiple correctional facilities, serving as a backup to the H.S.A./Site Manager, and training new hires and coworkers. Other duties may be assigned.

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

Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients.
Contact practitioners to obtain orders.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner.
Provide emergency first aid care when appropriate.
Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, 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.
Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated.
Report reactions to treatments and medications, and changes in patients’ emotional or physical condition.
Educate patients about topics such as correctional facility policies and discharge planning.
Record care information concisely, accurately, completely, and promptly using the appropriate format and forms.
Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner.
Maintain aseptic techniques and required infection-control precautions.
Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reactions and overdose.
Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition.
Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly 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 mandated by state and local standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and required HIPAA practices.
Oversee and delegate duties as expected and permitted under the RN scope of practice.
May cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities.
May act as a backup to the H.S.A./Site Manager.
May train new hires and coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.