RN - Corrections

RN-CorrectionsThis position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated inmate in either an outpatient clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell house setting for acute care, chronic support, and emergency interventions. Nurse I's are responsible for, but not limited to, the following:Documents in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate medical recordsProvides standardized patient education within established nursing guidelinesTranscribes medical orders and reports at change of shiftsPreserves confidentialityProvides physical care and treatments, administers medications, collaborates on treatment plans, employs infection control measures, provides crises intervention, interviews and triages inmates and performs patient and staff instructionAssists physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical proceduresEnsures ordering and restocking of medications and suppliesMay occasionally be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasonsDelivering PO, IM, IV, SQ, SL medications to inmates in medication lines, infirmaries, specialized cell houses, and PRNObserves and reports the physical and emotional condition of inmates including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during triage, sick line and emergency situationsPerforms physical and emotional assessments of inmates during triage, sick-line and emergency situations, employing basic nursing and assessment skills and protocolPromotes and is accountable for safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key controlOperates a variety of clinical equipment dictated by the type of equipment available in the assigned work unitKnowledgeable about all Life Safety policies and procedures applicable to the assigned work unitInforms supervisor of any violations of security or safety through the report writing processAttends training programs as assigned, including 2-day defensive tactics (DT) training to ensure self protection skillsThis position may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidaysRequired Competencies:Ability to effectively treat inmate patients on a daily basis in a variety of settings;Ability to follow patient confidentiality standards;Ability to respond to emergency situations involving inmates and/or medical situations;Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;Ability to read and comprehend the English language;Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;Excellent discernment and decision making skills;Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to details;Ability to work a variety of shifts on a full time basis;Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.Required Qualifications:Active Colorado LicensePreferred Qualifications:Correctional Nursing experience;Charge Nurse and/or supervisory experience;Acute Care or Long Term Nursing experience.Client Details City Pueblo State CO Job Board Disclaimer KRUCIAL RAPID RESPONSE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WHERE ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, OR VETERAN STATUS. AS A FEDERAL CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR, KRUCIAL RAPID RESPONSE SHALL ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 CFR 60-1.4(A), 41 CFR 60-300.5(A) AND 41 CFR 60-741.5(A). THESE REGULATIONS PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS BASED ON THEIR STATUS AS PROTECTED VETERANS OR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST ALL INDIVIDUALS BASED ON THEIR RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.