Registered Nurse - Correctional - $43 per hour

Staff Today is seeking a local contract nurse in a correctional facility in Moundsville, West Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Correctional Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days, flexible Employment Type: Local Contract Pay Rate: $43 / hour Shift Details days 7A-730P, eow/eoh Minimum Qualifications A valid and current RN license issued by the state of WV A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association) Proficiency in the English language is necessary for communication with other staff and patients. RN must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written English Job Responsibilities Provides general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient. May make beds, bathe, and feed patients. May serve as leader for group of personnel rendering nursing care to number of patients. Additional RN duties given by Supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr