PRN Float Registered Nurse $60/HR!

This is a PRN (as-needed) float Registered Nurse position at a correctional facility, offering $60 per hour. You will provide nursing care to the incarcerated patient population across multiple correctional facilities as needed.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a correctional healthcare environment, delivering medical and behavioral health services. The role may require you to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients in a timely and accurate manner
• Contact practitioners to obtain orders and administer prescribed medications, treatments, and other tasks as ordered
• Provide emergency first aid care when appropriate
• Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site as appropriate
• Conduct triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call
• Collect and record data for statistical reporting on continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives
• Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated
• Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in patients' emotional or physical condition
• Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility policies and discharge planning
• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner using appropriate formats and 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 working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reactions and overdose management
• Maintain working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition
• Maintain working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences as applied to the correctional institutional setting
• Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor
• Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents
• Present or participate in in-service education sessions
• 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 asked to act as a backup to the Health Services Administrator/Site Manager
• May be asked to train new hires and coworkers
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands-on training
• Excellent documentation skills
• Knowledge of the RN scope of practice

Schedule

This is a PRN (as-needed) position. You may be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities.

Compensation

• $60 per hour

Benefits

Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status. Available benefits include:

• Referral program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional development
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance