Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is hiring a Registered Nurse to work part-time weekdays and weekends in the Medical Department at the Schenectady County Jail in Lake George, NY. The nurse monitors and evaluates nursing care in accordance with the organization’s philosophy, goals, and objectives, and assesses and provides comprehensive treatment while observing security requirements. The position reports directly to the Medical Director or another mid-level practitioner. The available shift is listed as PT (6–6:30pm). The role includes a two-week orientation period with on-the-job training and shadowing alongside nursing staff. Compensation is $43.50 per hour base rate, with shift differentials of up to $4.50 per hour.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York.
- Clinical decision-making ability.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to function independently and demonstrate clinical competency.
- Ability to gain patients’ trust and build a working relationship.
- Ability to multitask and strong patient assessment skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a health care delivery system is a plus.
- Previous education and experience may be substituted in many cases.
Responsibilities
- Ensure nursing practice complies with established nursing standards.
- Assess patients and provide comprehensive treatment care while observing and maintaining security requirements.
- Monitor treatment services to avoid inappropriate use or duplication of services, and advise the Health Services Administrator and Nurse Supervisor if these situations arise.
- Monitor and recommend methods to improve operational efficiency and cost-containment effectiveness.
- Assist the Health Services Administrator or Nurse Supervisor in coordinating or conducting monthly health care staff meetings, as assigned.
- Perform other services and duties as assigned by the Nurse Supervisor, Health Services Administrator, head nurse, or corporate staff.
- Maintain accurate records of controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
- Provide health counseling to patients.
- Conduct sick call for inmate/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by written protocol and approved by the Director.
- Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmate/patients, and participate in formulating nursing care plans.
- Implement treatment care plans that promote, maintain, and restore inmate/patients’ well-being.
- At the beginning of every shift, take vital signs, complete an assessment, and document findings concerning the dispensary care of all inmates/patients housed in the medical and/or mental health unit.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and disability options
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
