Registered Nurse - PRN $45-$47/Hr at Advanced… · Sioux…

SUMMARY:

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients

• Contact practitioner to obtain orders

• Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner

• Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate

• Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate

• Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call

• Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI

• Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated

• Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition

• Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning

• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

• Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner

• Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required

• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose

• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition

• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting

• Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor

• Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents

• Present/participate in in-service education sessions

• Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards

• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies

• Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice

• May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities

• May be asked to act as a back-up to the H.S.A/Site Manager

• May be asked to train new hires and coworkers

• Any and all other duties as assigned

• Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training

• Excellent documentation skills

• Knowledge of the RN scope of practice

Benefits (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status):

• Referral program
• 401(k) w/employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance