Registered Nurse- Lea County

About the role

Provide holistic nursing care with appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients. Work under the direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to identify, assess, and respond to a wide range of physical, psychological, and social needs of the patient.

Requirements

• Must hold valid RN license in applicable state
• Must show current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification
• Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
• Prior experience providing nursing care and working with a high degree of autonomy required
• Experience with direct care in correctional environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient continuity of care by developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising individualized treatment plans.
• Communicate with team members individually, at team meetings, and with written documentation as needed
• Collect and document subjective and objective health information, laboratory, EKG, and other diagnostic tests to identify and monitor the health needs of patients in a variety of settings. Document relevant data in approved format and share with applicable multidisciplinary team
• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial, and emotional needs of the patient during routine and emergency situations within the framework established by the correctional system
• Administer ordered medications and implement relevant treatments. Evaluate, monitor and document results/outcomes of mediations and treatments
• Monitor and document medication administration and compliance as directed. Maintain accountability of all controlled substances according to federal and state regulations
• Implement and evaluate patient education offerings and activities that may be in an individual or group setting
• Share knowledge, skills, and information with peers, colleagues, and others. Assign tasks or delegate care based upon expected skills and knowledge
• Acquire and maintain current clinical knowledge and skills and professional standards
• Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship
• Proactive in performance improvement activities as demonstrated by participating in the Company Continuous Quality Improvement (CQl) program (peer review; record reviews; membership on the (QI committee) and modifying clinical practices based on CQI recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all facility and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA
• Coordinate care closely with security staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship
• Maintain an ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment
• Deliver care in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity, and rights of patients
• Understand and comply with safety and security rules and regulations of the institution
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Problem Solver: Acts collaboratively in resolving problems. Ability to present solutions rather than just identifying problems. Acknowledges when one does not know something and is willing to take personal responsibility for finding a solution.
• Team Builder: Works well with others and helps build a cohesive working environment. Helps others learn and shares knowledge. Respects diversity of the workplace and individuals' unique characteristics.
• Communicator: Able to appropriately express observations and assessment in written and verbal forms. Clear and articulate when speaking with patients or colleagues use audience-appropriate language. Listens to others.
• Effective Time Management: Organizes and prioritizes work by devoting adequate time and attention to individual tasks. Effectively plans meetings/keep appointments and multitask effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Able to provide accurate and consistent work on a timely basis. Documents important details to ensure miscommunications are minimized.
• Reliable: Shows commitment/dedication