Registered Nurse (RN General, Dialysis, Mental Health)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Details

• 1st shift: 5am - 3pm, Wednesday through Saturday
• Days off: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

Work Environment

All-male facility located in a single building with two floors.

Frequent stair climbing and descending required.

Job Responsibilities

Provide nursing care within a corrections medical center, including:

• Conducting rounds and evaluating care needs and services rendered
• Developing care plans and educating on health care principles
• Administering medications, including narcotics
• Delivering direct nursing care as needed
• Performing specialized procedures such as IV therapy, chemotherapy, wound care, oxygen therapy, dialysis, blood transfusions, intubation, CPR, tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning, and phlebotomy
• Organize and lead the 'code blue' team.
• Supervise health care staff including hospital aides and licensed practical nurses assigned to the area.
• Act as lead nurse during assigned shifts in the absence of higher-level nursing staff.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic health evaluations.

Administrative and Clerical Duties

• Chart and record all medications, treatments, and relevant medical information
• Complete required reports such as incident and accident reports
• Document Medicaid information
• Order supplies and equipment
• Maintain accurate inventory of all controlled drugs, medications, and equipment
• Arrange outpatient clinic appointments and medical examinations by physicians
• Coordinate new and refill prescriptions through local pharmacies
• Perform administrative tasks and serve as liaison within the organization
• Conduct or attend meetings as required
• Occasionally serve as an instructor
• Participate as a member or leader of problem-solving teams or groups