SUMMARY:
Our associates deliver a higher standard of medical and mental health care for an underserved population. 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.
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Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to detained and committed patients.
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Administer prescribed medication, treatments, and other tasks, as ordered by the practitioner.
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Provide emergency first aid care when appropriate.
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Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate.
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Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call.
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Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents.
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Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition.
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Provide patient education and discharge planning.
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Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
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Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner.
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Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions, as required.
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Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose.
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Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition.
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Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting.
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Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor.
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Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents.
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Participate in in-service education sessions.
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Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards.
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Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies.
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Work as site nurse to assist correctional facility in covering staffing shortages.
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Report identified facility issues to your supervisor and implement a plan for resolution.
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Acquire professional licensure as directed.
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May be asked to train new hires and coworkers.
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Responsible for acquiring and maintaining AIMM electronic Medical Records (EMR) Superuser status.
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Always maintain professional attitude.
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Work collaboratively and courteously with team members.
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Assist the facility in covering staffing shortages.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
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RN with active nursing license in good standing within the state(s) in which services are to be provided.
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5+ years of nursing experience required.
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3+ years of relevant management or supervisor experience in healthcare, corrections, ICU, ER or Med/Surg environment preferred.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training required.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor certification; hands-on training preferred.
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CCHP Certification preferred.
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Knowledge of the RN and LPN scope of practice.
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Strong Microsoft Office, Internet, and email skills.
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Must be able to drive a motor vehicle.