RN - Pool Nurse

Schedule

5:00am-1:00pm Sunday- Wednesday (8-hour shifts for day shifts), 30-38 Hours Per Week
No Over Time is offered in this role.

Job Description

• Evaluate and respond to youth health concerns;
• Advise youth regarding health treatments procedures;
• Obtain and process blood, urine or their sample specimens;
• Monitor, records and report changes in a youth’s vitals or health condition;
• Administer medications to youth and observe youth for potential adverse medication reactions;
• Conduct intake health screenings for newly incarcerated youth;
• Provide direct patient and emergency care to youth;
• Provide emergency care to staff when necessary;
• Consult and coordinate youth treatment plans with health services team members;
• Obtain medical files and records;
• Maintain medical files and records;
• Ensure medical supplies and equipment are stocked and accounted for;
• Administer vaccinations;
• Auxist with annual tuberculosis (TB) skin tests;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Professional nursing methods and techniques;
• Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients;
• Problem-solving;
• Vocal and written communication;
• Abide by nursing regulations;
• Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies;
• Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions;
• Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner;
• Work with professional and non-professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents;
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Requirements

• 1+ years RN experience;
• Must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the ***;
• Preferred: Corrections Experience.