Registered Nurse
About the role
InGenesis is currently sourcing for Registered Nurse candidates to work for our client. In this role, you will provide general nursing care to patients within a detention population.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.
- Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
- May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
- Must appropriately document patient/resident encounters electronically according to current standards of care using electronic health records.
- Evaluates health care needs of residents and develops nursing care plans to meet those needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate's or baccalaureate Registered Nurse degree from a program accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Current, full, and unrestricted licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of duty station.
- One year of professional experience as a licensed registered nurse.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association®.
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking or jogging unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities. Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency.
Skills
Verbal proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).