P/T REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Responsibilities

• Play a vital part in providing the highest level of Nursing care to inmates/detainees while focusing on maintaining a safe and secure workplace.
• Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessment and medical history.
• Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report problems to Physician and management.
• Securely administer medication, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking.
• Make sure prescribed medications are administered as instructed.
• Provide patient education for Chronic Illnesses, post-hospitalization, post-surgical procedures.
• Supervise the workflow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff and provide input into performance evaluation.
• Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential.
• Follow industry and company accreditation policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent diagnostic skills, patience, and natural empathy are key qualities we look for.
• Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.
• Possesses competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
• Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and provide appropriate follow through treatment.
• Frequent tasks include lifting or carrying up to 40 lbs., walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, reaching above shoulder level, occasionally lifting or carrying up to 60 lbs., working with machinery, and climbing.