Sick Call Registered Nurse

Wellpath•Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

49d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in this role is responsible for managing the sick-call process for inmate patients at the facility. They must ensure that inmates receive medical, mental health, or dental services within the appropriate timeframe and refer them to specialty providers as needed. The RN will work closely with other healthcare providers and follow established policies and procedures to provide optimal care for patients.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from a NLN (National League of Nurses) approved program; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Must possess competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located.
Must currently possess and maintain CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

(2) years of direct work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and triage inmate sick call requests, sorting them by emergent and non-emergent status.
Maintain a detailed log of all sick call requests and ensure they meet facility policy and accreditation timeframes.
Use physician-approved nursing protocols for care and treatment and document all inmate contacts while maintaining confidentiality of medical records.
Refer inmate patients to medical providers if medically indicated, and evaluate symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients in the sick call process.
Chart and report problems to management for proper evaluation and resolution.