Correctional RN: Patient Care, Triage & Training

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) w/employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care in correctional facilities. You will assess patients, administer medications, document care, and coordinate with practitioners for diagnostic and treatment services.

The role requires an active state nursing license and BLS certification, with strong documentation skills and in-depth knowledge of the RN scope of practice. On-site work with potential shifts across facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state where 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.
• 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 behavioural 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

Skills

Excellent documentation skills

HIPAA compliance

RN scope of practice knowledge

Education

Active nursing license (state)

BLS certification

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care in correctional facilities. You will assess patients, administer medications, document care, and coordinate with practitioners for diagnostic and treatment services.

The role requires an active state nursing license and BLS certification, with strong documentation skills and in-depth knowledge of the RN scope of practice. On-site work with potential shifts across facilities is expected.