Registered Nurse

Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions. JOB REQUIREMENTS Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located (maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times RN experience Previous correctional health care environment preferred. Required Skills Excellent critical thinking and assessment skills Ability to make decisions independently Assertive, empathetic and able to provide care objectively Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills Basic computer skills Ability to function independently and as part of a team Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility. Maintains an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Excellent critical thinking and assessment skills. Ability to make decisions independently Assertive, empathetic and able to provide care objectively Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills Basic computer skills Ability to function independently and as part of a team Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility. Maintains an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Performance Expectations: Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate-patient within the framework established by the correctional system Performs assessments of inmate-patient in a variety of settings such as initial intake area, health care unit for sick call, emergency situation in housing, chronic care clinics and medical unit. Utilizes assessment skills that require a knowledge base of both normal and abnormal adult health status. Communicates assessment data in a comprehensive, orderly fashion both verbally and in writing. Plans nursing care by identification of inmate-patient needs based on assessments. Makes appropriate, timely referrals and initiates appropriate nursing care based on institutional policies and procedures. Documents plans appropriately. Implements nursing care and medical care orders in a knowledgeable, safe and cost-effective manner. Documents nursing care and appropriate medically directed care in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. Provides inmate education as an integral part of total patient care. Evaluates and documents inmate-patient responses to aspects of health care and makes appropriate referrals to members of the health care team. FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports To: HSA, DON, Charge Nurse as team leader or charge nurse, delegates duties to other health care team members based on their skill, knowledge and experience and guides the provision of care by others. Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships Communicates information in an accurate, concise and timely manner Protects confidentiality of information in written and verbal communications Participates in problem-solving activities of the health care team by attending unit meetings, utilizing positive interpersonal skills and appropriate channels to initiate change. Functions as a role model for other health care unit personnel and maintains harmonious relationships with security, inmate-patients and members of the health care team. Uses current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmate-patients. Maintains clinical area in a clean, neat & safe manner and participates in required counts and cleaning assignments. Adheres to institutional and medical unit infection control policies Understands and adheres to safe correctional nursing practices and institutional security directives. Adheres to environmental safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Participates in fire and disaster programs & drills as appropriate. Maintains current professional skills and continues professional growth to enhance the practice of correctional nursing and the image of the organization. Attends appropriate in-services and continuing education offerings to obtain and maintain necessary skills. Participates in offering education to inmate, security officers and other members of the health care team. Exhibits an ability to participate in the change process to support the organization and the health care unit. Accepts assignments and extra duties with flexibility and willingness to participate in activities other than direct patient care. 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