Correctional RN: Compassionate Care, Growth & Benefits

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Springfield (IL); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 73.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Referral program

401(k) w/employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Resumo da vaga

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to provide bedside care at Sangamon County Jail in Springfield, IL. The role requires an active RN license in the state and BLS certification, with day shift responsibilities and documentation tasks.

You'll assess and plan nursing care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and coordinate with practitioners. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance and retirement options.

Qualificações

• Active nursing license in the state where services are provided
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training
• Excellent documentation skills
• Knowledge of the RN scope of practice

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conhecimentos

Excellent documentation

RN scope of practice

Formação

2 Year Degree

Descrição da vaga

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to provide bedside care at Sangamon County Jail in Springfield, IL. The role requires an active RN license in the state and BLS certification, with day shift responsibilities and documentation tasks.

You'll assess and plan nursing care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and coordinate with practitioners. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance and retirement options.