Full-Time Correctional RN - Tehachapi (2pm-10:30pm)

AvaMed, Inc; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce in Tehachapi, CA is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse for a full-time assignment at a correctional facility. The role is 40 hours per week with a Saturday-Wednesday night schedule and two weeks of orientation.

Rate options include $65/hour (local W2) or $75/hour (traveler) with weekly direct deposit. Must have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience and provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
• Pending licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement nursing care including administration of medication, therapeutic agents, treatments and disease prevention, orders by the physician, and obtain specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Participate as a member of the Inter-disciplinary team in developing multi-disciplinary treatment efforts; assist physicians with medical or minor surgical procedures, and prepare records and other reports.
• Provide observation, ongoing patient assessments, and therapeutic intervention; evaluate effectiveness of treatments and document progress.
• Document all nursing activities in medical records, including initial assessments and education; ensure accurate records.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients and staff; supervise conduct where applicable.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Patient care

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

AvaMed Workforce in Tehachapi, CA is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse for a full-time assignment at a correctional facility. The role is 40 hours per week with a Saturday-Wednesday night schedule and two weeks of orientation.

Rate options include $65/hour (local W2) or $75/hour (traveler) with weekly direct deposit. Must have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience and provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a correctional setting.