RN - Corrections

Registered Nurse (RN) - Brentwood,TN

Travel Pay: $24.00/hour

Travel Rate (based on 36 hours): Hrly $24.00 x 36 = $864.00 Stipend (Lodging $672.00 + M&I $134) = $1,085.00,

Total Comp :$1,949.00

Travel Eligibility: Candidates must live at least 70 miles from the facility to qualify for Travel Pay.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care.

New to correctional healthcare? Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality patient care in a safe, secure, and professionally managed correctional setting.

**Why You'll Love Working With Us **

• Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app.

• Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible healthcare professionals you refer.($400 referrer / $100 referee)

• Personalized Support - Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success.

• Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Shift Details:

• Nights 6 weeks auto offer

• Possible 36/48 rotation

• 36hrs guarantee but expected to have open availability to work as per the facility's scheduling policy

Registered Nurse (RN) Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor, as directed, inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases whenever appropriate.

• Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.

• Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers and outside provider agencies.

• Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.

• Regularly evaluate the provision of medical services to prevent the inappropriate use, or duplication of those services.

• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.

• Assist Health Service Administrator with the review of medical files to determine all provided services are documented.

• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.

• Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary, as directed or required.

• Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.

• Observe and record inmate/resident behavior.

• Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmate/residents; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment.

• Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis, as required.

• Assist Health Service Administrator to prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling; properly process all reports and documents in a timely manner.

• Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents.

• Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when necessary.

• Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services.

• Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.

**Minimum Qualifications **

• Current, valid, and unrestrictedTN license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.

• Minimum of one (1) year/sof recent experience as an RN

• A degree from an accredited school of Nursing

• BLS through American Heart Association or equivalent

• Additional certifications may be required

• Copy of current, completedPrimary Source Verification (PS

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability