P/T RN (REGISTERED NURSE)

Responsibilities

• Play a vital part in providing the highest level of Nursing care to inmates/detainees.
• 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.
• Minimum Requirements: Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from an approved program; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Competence in performing services such as 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.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Frequent physical requirements: lift or carry and push/pull up to 40 lbs., walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop and reach above shoulder level.
• Occasional physical requirements: lift or carry and push/pull up to 60 lbs., work with machinery, and climb.