Registered Nurse - Corrections

Job Description

Position Requirements: Must hold and maintain a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of employment, as well as a valid CPR card, with a minimum of 1 year clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred.

Accountability

Accountable to: Health Services Administrator (HSA)/Director of Nursing (DON).

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA) and Director of Nursing (DON), the Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice.

Physical Demands

Must have the physical and mental capacity to work in an environment that may be less than pristine, and manage and maintain physical and mental health when encountering stressful situations. Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force, push, pull, and move objects, to include the human body. Position may require he/she to stand or walk while performing duties.

Performance Expectations

• Use knowledge and expertise to ensure that nursing processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures, company performance, and accreditation standards.
• Work cohesively with the HSA, and DON in the coordination of the healthcare delivery system, as well as other functions within the facility.
• Use all functions and applications of the EHR relevant to the position with no supervision, and assist with staff training as requested.
• Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization. Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes.
• Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations and organizational criteria.
• Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies within the facility, including the ability to perform continuous CPR until properly relieved.
• Take and document all patient history and vital signs, assist with examinations and/or treatments, and report all changes in patients’ conditions to the appropriate level of healthcare provider.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders and other stakeholders in streamlining services within the facility.
• Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, and patient assessments.
• Initiate and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders and other stakeholders in streamlining services within the facility.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with disaster plans and emergency preparation.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety and security policies and procedures, and participate in all applicable safety/emergency drills.
• Observe and evaluate the performance of the licensed practical/vocational nursing staff.
• Work in accordance with the HSA, and the Director of Nursing to fulfill the contractual requirements for the delivery of quality healthcare.
• Comply with continuing education requirements for the respective position and be mindful of any NCCHC Standards related to continuing education.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
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• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Absorb and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
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