Evening Shift Correctional RN—Patient Care Lead

CorrHealth; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth seeks a Registered Nurse for correctional patient care. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate inmate health needs within a secure facility. The role requires an active RN license, CPR/BLS certification, and the ability to work Friday through Tuesday, 3:00-11:00p, in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Prior correctional healthcare experience is preferred. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary health team, maintain accurate health records, follow HIPAA

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed by the applicant
• Current and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse, must maintain license
• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs POR's.
• Responds to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients
• Administers prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required
• Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
• Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies
• Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed
• Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients. May serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence if the HSA, and would be responsible for delegation of assignments among staff.
• Is aware of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and the appropriate plan of action governed by triage and written guidelines
• Capable of giving CPR instructions and able to take charge in a CPR emergency. If trained and able, would also be responsible for using AED equipment
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment including, but not limited to: AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization, Glucometer, Doppler, and Pulse Oximeter
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Delegates tasks appropriately to lower level licensure employees
• Educates patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Emergency response

CPR/BLS

Communication

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Tools

AED

Glucometer

Pulse oximeter

Job description

CorrHealth seeks a Registered Nurse for correctional patient care. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate inmate health needs within a secure facility. The role requires an active RN license, CPR/BLS certification, and the ability to work Friday through Tuesday, 3:00-11:00p, in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Prior correctional healthcare experience is preferred. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary health team, maintain accurate health records, follow HIPAA