REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Job Description

The Registered Nurse initiates and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining the requirements of operational security.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse performs a complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each detainee/inmate entering the correctional system. Medical problems are referred to the physician for extended evaluation.
• Assists physician with sick call by screening patients and performing minor surgical procedures. Treats detainees/inmates with problems within professional capabilities and refers other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
• The Registered Nurse ensures the implementation of physician's orders. Ensures that prescribed medications are administered as ordered using the formulary. Apply knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medication.
• Makes observation rounds on patients, and records in progress notes. Evaluates symptoms. reactions, and progress of patients on periodic basis, charts, and reports problems to management.
• The Registered Nurse maintains security while dispensing medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees/inmates. Maintains non-involvement in the security aspects of care.
• Destroys and properly disposes of all needles/syringes.
• Prepares regularly scheduled reports and special reports, as necessary.
• Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.
• Documents all detainee/inmate contacts. Maintains confidentiality of medical records.
• The Registered Nurse coordinates Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling.
• Supervises the workflow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff. Provides input into performance evaluation.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined, and assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an approved program; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience Registered Nurse preferred. Must possess competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
• Must have the ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and be able provide appropriate follow through treatment.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Equal Opportunity Employer