Correctional Health Registered Nurse — Patient Care & Education

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. seeks a registered nurse to deliver nursing care within a correctional facility setting. You will plan, assess, and administer treatments, collaborate with practitioners, and monitor patient vitals and responses to care.

Strong documentation and adherence to RN scope of practice are essential. Responsibilities include coordinating care with multiple medical services, maintaining infection control, and contributing to patient education on facility policies

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state in which services are provided.
• BLS certification; hands-on training.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge of the RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent documentation

RN scope of practice

Education

Active nursing license (state)

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. seeks a registered nurse to deliver nursing care within a correctional facility setting. You will plan, assess, and administer treatments, collaborate with practitioners, and monitor patient vitals and responses to care.

Strong documentation and adherence to RN scope of practice are essential. Responsibilities include coordinating care with multiple medical services, maintaining infection control, and contributing to patient education on facility policies