Registered Nurse / Nights

Location: Glenwood Springs, CO

Schedule

6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 36/48 rotation with weekend and night shift differential

About the Role

Registered Nurses (RN) provide a full range of nursing services to inmates, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the medical condition of inmate patients. RNs provide information to other health care team members and contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is also responsible for maintaining the security of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs PORs.
• 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 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, delegating assignments among staff.
• Is aware of emergency procedures in crisis situations and follows the appropriate plan of action governed by triage and written guidelines.
• Capable of giving CPR instructions and taking charge in a CPR emergency.
• If trained, responsible for using AED equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment, including but not limited to: AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization tools, Glucometer, Doppler, and Pulse Oximeter.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Delegates tasks appropriately to lower-level licensure employees.
• Educates patients regarding diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed.
• Current and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse; must maintain licensure.