Registered Nurse - mental health (full-time night shift)

Now Offering a $5,000.00 sign on bonus for full time!! PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work in the medical department at the Cambria County Jail located in Ebensburg, PA.

Available Shifts:

full time night shift

Job Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse will primarily be responsible for ensuring that the nursing practice complies with established nursing standards. In addition, the Registered Nurse will also assess and provide comprehensive treatment care while observing and maintaining security requirements. Other responsibilities will include:

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 inmates/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 PCM 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.

Benefits

PrimeCare 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 flexible spending account.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.

Clinical decision-making ability.

Effective communication skills.

Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency.

Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.