Registered Nurse (RN)

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for enthusiastic and hard‑working Registered Nurses (RN) to work Part‑time day shift in the Medical Department at the Sullivan County Jail located in Monticello, NY. The RN will monitor and evaluate nursing care in accordance with Personalcare philosophy, goals and objectives. This position will directly report to the Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner. Available Shift: Part‑time Day (7am‑7:30pm) Job Responsibilities Monitoring treatment services to avoid the inappropriate use and/or duplication of services Advising Health Services Administrator and Nurse Supervisor if these situations arise. Monitoring and recommending methods to improve operational efficiency and cost containment effectiveness. Assisting Health Services Administrator or Nurse Supervisor to coordinate and/or conduct monthly health care staff meetings, as assigned. Providing other services and performs other duties as assigned by Nurse Supervisor, Health Services Administrator, head nurse, or corporate staff. Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws Providing health counseling to patients Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by written protocol and approved by the Director Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmate/patients and participates in the formulation of the plan of nursing care Implementing treatment care plans which promote maintain and restore the well‑being of inmate/patients At a minimum of every shift, at the beginning of the shift, taking vital signs, doing a complete assessment and documenting findings on dispensary care of all inmates/patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unit. This position provides a 2 week orientation period where you will be training on‑the‑job and shadowing with the nursing staff. Full Job Description: Salary Description $46.50 / Hour base rate plus shift differentials up to $4.00 / Hour Benefits Personalcare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full‑time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program. Requirements Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York. Clinical decision‑making ability is required and critical to have Effective communication skills Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship Previous education and experience may be substituted in many cases. Experience in health care delivery system, a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr