Registered Nurse-PRN

SUMMARY:

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients

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Contact practitioner to obtain orders

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Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner

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Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate

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Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate

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Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call

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Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI

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Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated

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Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition

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Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning

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Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

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Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner

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Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required

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Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose

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Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition

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Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting

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Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor

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Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents

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Present/participate in in-service education sessions

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Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards

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Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies

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Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice

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May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities

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May be asked to act as a back-up to the H.S.A/Site Manager

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May be asked to train new hires and coworkers

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Any and all other duties as assigned

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