Registered Nurse-PT

This is a part-time Registered Nurse position in a correctional facility setting, providing direct nursing care to an incarcerated patient population. You will work alongside practitioners and other medical staff to deliver timely and accurate assessments, treatment planning, and nursing interventions while maintaining the security and operational standards of the correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients in a timely and accurate manner
• Contact practitioners to obtain medical orders
• Administer prescribed medications, 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 as appropriate
• Conduct triage officer intake screenings to assess 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 directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities
• 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

Benefits

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

Note: Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status.