Registered Nurse Charge / Nights / in Brighton

Schedule

6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., Thursday–Saturday

About the role

The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for maintaining quality care throughout the entire facility, overseeing all on-site healthcare services, and working closely with Detention Administration to ensure proper communication between the Detention Administrator and CorrHealth staff. Registered Nurses provide a full range of nursing services to inmates, including assessing, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating medical conditions. They also contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status and share information with other healthcare team members. All correctional institution employees are responsible for maintaining the security of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for orientations, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and ongoing support of facility Nursing/EMS staff
• Monitors the implementation of the detention facility’s procedures and programs
• Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs PORs
• Works closely with subcontracted services, including pharmacy, lab, x-ray, and specialty providers
• Oversees services rendered by contractors and professional staff
• Responds to day-to-day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients
• Administers prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required
• Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
• Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV-delivered therapies
• Maintains IVs for IV therapies as needed
• Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients
• May serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence of the HSA and is responsible for delegation of assignments among staff
• Is aware of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and follows the appropriate plan of action governed by triage and written guidelines
• Capable of giving CPR instructions and able to take charge in a CPR emergency; if trained and able, also responsible for using AED equipment
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment including AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization equipment, Glucometer, Doppler, and Pulse Oximeter
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Delegates tasks appropriately to lower-level licensure employees
• Educates patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases
• Accepts on-call status as necessary

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• Two or more years of nursing supervisory experience
• Some experience as an LTC nurse preferred
• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed
• AED certified; must maintain certification
• Current and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse; must maintain license

Additional Duties

• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required

Competencies

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

Employment Requirements

• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, and licensing for this position
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as those listed in the Employee Handbook
• Willing to assist coworkers in job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Security Requirements

• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in conversation; frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates, including exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.