Advanced Correctional Healthcare: Travel Nurse Registered Nurse Rn

FT Travel RN

• Location: Weekly travel required between CO, NM, WY, TX
• Schedule: Full time hours - shifts vary
• 250 monthly travel allowance, plus travel expenses paid - apply for further details

Are you an RN who wants to travel weekly supporting our teams at locations in CO, NM, TX & WY, and make an impact on inmate healthcare as well as earn competitive wages/benefits? Then our Flexible RN position might be right for you!!
CorrHealth is seeking RNs who are available for full-time work (min 36-48hrs weekly) at flexible locations within our region, on a permanent basis. This is not a temporary or contract travel role. You will be scheduled, as needed, on a FT basis between all our sites. Flexible availability required both day/night; For tax purposes, you must live in either CO, NM, TX or WY.
Registered Nurses (RN) provide a full range of nursing services to inmates including assessing, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating the medical condition of inmate patients. RNs provide information to other health care team members and contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status. Will travel each week to designated CorrHealth facilities.
Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs POR's
Responds to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients
Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies
Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed
Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients. May serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence if the HSA, and would be responsible for delegation of assignments among staff.
Is aware of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and the appropriate plan of action governed by triage and written guidelines
Capable of giving CPR instructions and able to take charge in a CPR emergency. If trained and able, would also be responsible for using AED equipment
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment including, but not limited to: AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization, Glucometer, Doppler, and Pulse Oximeter
Educates patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases
Travels to scheduled locations, as needed, on a full-time basis; Current and unrestricted compact license as Registered Nurse; Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed by the applicant
Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required
Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
Must be willing to travel weekly
Must have flexible availability both days and nights seven (7) days a week
Must be willing to follow facility specific policies and procedures in addition to CorrHealth policies and procedures
Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.
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Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc.Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect.