RN Staff Nurse Full-Time Day Shift -Hamilton County

QCHC•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse (RN) functions directly under the supervision of the Site Administrator and the Responsible Physician. The RN is responsible for providing nursing care in accordance with recognized Nursing Practice Standards and QCHC policies/guidelines. Respond and intervein to all emergency situations Conduct Patient Intake paperwork & Assessments Verify and obtain orders for patient medication Conduct Sick Call clinic Administer medications in accordance with nursing standards and correctional regulations Complete and document ordered treatments, assessments, and collect ordered labs Assist provider with Chronic Care Clinic Accurately document all patient information, nursing assessments and interventions Monitor for and report changes in patient's condition Ensure daily nursing task are completed within prescribed timeframe. Maintain patient confidentiality Work closely with HSA, Physician, and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care. Assist HSA in supervision of clinical staff Foster support and cooperation among staff members to promote teamwork. Assist with training and orientation of new staff Assist with assessment of clinical skills of each staff member Participate in all CQI/performance improvement activities as assigned. Attend ALL mandatory meetings Follow QCHC policies, procedures & guidelines Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Completion of an approved registered nursing program with a current valid RN license in the state of practice.
Current CPR
Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a healthcare setting, with one year of experience in correctional healthcare preferred.
Completion of an approved registered nursing program with a current valid RN license in the state of practice.
Current CPR
Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a healthcare setting, with one year of experience in correctional healthcare preferred.

Nice To Haves

one year of experience in correctional healthcare

Responsibilities

Respond and intervein to all emergency situations
Conduct Patient Intake paperwork & Assessments
Verify and obtain orders for patient medication
Conduct Sick Call clinic
Administer medications in accordance with nursing standards and correctional regulations
Complete and document ordered treatments, assessments, and collect ordered labs
Assist provider with Chronic Care Clinic
Accurately document all patient information, nursing assessments and interventions
Monitor for and report changes in patient's condition
Ensure daily nursing task are completed within prescribed timeframe.
Maintain patient confidentiality
Work closely with HSA, Physician, and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.
Assist HSA in supervision of clinical staff
Foster support and cooperation among staff members to promote teamwork.
Assist with training and orientation of new staff
Assist with assessment of clinical skills of each staff member
Participate in all CQI/performance improvement activities as assigned.
Attend ALL mandatory meetings
Follow QCHC policies, procedures & guidelines
Perform other job-related duties as assigned