Registered Nurse (RN)

Details

Client Name
Corrections Corporation of America

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Correctional Health

Job ID
35559207

Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN)

Weekly Pay
$1941.0


Shift Details

Shift
DNR - 12X3 - 07,19

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/19/2026

End Date
01/16/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days or nights, determined by facility needs
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience required
License: Current licensure in the state of employment
Certifications: Valid driver's license required


Must-Have:
- Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience


Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and provides comprehensive nursing care.
This includes executing licensed provider orders, dispensing and administering medications, and assisting in examinations and treatment of patients.
Applies nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care, treatment, and referrals of patients.
Performs all technical and clinical procedures within the scope of education and licensure.
Attends sick call with the physician to see patients, prepares a list of patients to be examined, and prepares the examining room and equipment.
Operates medication dispensing, documents as required, and communicates with providers for medication and treatment orders during emergencies.
Examines and assesses new patients with illnesses or injuries.
Refers patients to emergency facilities as required by their condition.
Performs emergency procedures as needed and notifies the provider for treatment orders.
Assists in coordinating medical services provided by contract personnel.
Monitors inpatient hospitalizations for early releases whenever appropriate.
Provides guidance, supervises, and monitors nursing care provided by nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
Maintains a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, and outside provider agencies.
Utilizes established policies and procedures in decision-making while using sound independent judgment.
Evaluates the provision of medical services to avoid inappropriate use or duplication.
Maintains security and confidentiality of all medical records.
Assists in the review of medical files to ensure documentation of provided services.
Closely monitors all potential catastrophic illnesses.
Audits pharmacy use for adherence to formulary as required.
Complies with all applicable pharmacy laws regarding controlled substances.
Observes and records patient behavior.
Inspects the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband and securely stores or disposes of supplies.
Provides health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis.
Assists in preparing and maintaining narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logs.
Reads, analyzes, comprehends, and interprets medical and technical procedures and governmental regulations.
Reviews and processes lawsuits and attends court hearings when necessary.
Facilitates NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing efficient and approved medical services.
Prepares and disseminates safety and accident reports as required, taking appropriate action during serious incidents and emergencies.


Client Details

Address
100 Hwy Terrace

City
Leavenworth

State
KS

Zip Code
66048


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