NURSE 1 - UNDERFILL

State of Nevada (NV); Elko (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting a Nurse 1 underfill for a Correctional Nurse 2 at the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC). The role provides professional nursing care in a male juvenile facility, with shifts from 7am–3:30pm or 7am–7:30pm on a rotating schedule, including weekends/holidays.

On-going CEU release time and training are provided. Responsibilities include medication administration, health assessments, care planning, documentation, and health education for

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license.
• Experience providing nursing care in high-stress environments.
• Ability to perform clinical assessments and documentation efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as prescribed; monitor patient response.
• Prepare nursing care plans and coordinate with health professionals.
• Conduct weekly clinics and respond to emergencies.
• Document patient progress and maintain medical records.
• Assist in examinations and diagnostic testing.
• Provide patient education on health and safety.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Emergency care

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

The Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting a Nurse 1 underfill for a Correctional Nurse 2. This position will be located at the Nevada Youth Training Canter (NYTC) a 48-bed staff secure facility for male youth ages 14 to 18. NYTC’s goal is to promote positive self-growth, create change in behavior, attitudes, values, and ways of thinking. Correctional Nurses provide professional nursing care to patients in a correctional setting. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Incumbent is responsible for providing professional nursing care in the facility by coordinating and evaluating health care services and treatment for the juveniles of the facility; maintaining pharmaceutical, laboratory, and basic nursing supplies in an organized and efficient manner; conducting weekly doctor clinics promoting workplace safety; medication administration; responding to medical and psychiatric emergencies; completing documentation; and provide professional resources for the facility staff regarding health and safety issues. This full-time position will be from the hours of 7am – 330pm (Monday to Friday) OR 7am to 7:30pm with alternate 8 hrs. shift every other week and will include weekends and holidays with overtime after 40 hours in a week. DCFS encourages education by providing on-going training and paid release time for staff to obtain CEU's.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Registered Nurses provide general or specialized professional nursing care in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act, under supervision of a higher-level nurse, physician, or Mid-Level Practitioner.Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse; OR an Interim Permit issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

Coordinate health services and treatment; collaborate with professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure optimum patient care; carry out therapeutic procedures which provide for the emotional and physical comfort of patients; identify patient health care needs utilizing professional nursing assessment skills; make comprehensive clinical observations and evaluations of health needs including subtle abnormalities and changes in condition; record and report indicative signs and symptoms of physical and mental condition.

Prepare nursing care plans by assessing patients psychological and physical condition and conferring with other health care professionals; evaluate needs and develop nursing diagnoses, plans for treatment, services and health education based on the present and predicted needs of the patient; identify immediate and long-term care goals; review and revise care plans as needed.

Administer medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, topically and orally as prescribed by a physician or designee as allowed in the practice setting; ensure correct time, dosage and route of administration; count controlled medications to ensure security; monitor patient for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction; observe patient to determine if medication is effective for prescribed treatment and document; if necessary, notify appropriate personnel of action taken.

Obtain approval from referral source for diagnostic tests, professional consultations and therapies; provide information for billing purposes and coordination of care.

Assist in physical examinations and diagnostic testing; obtain samples for laboratory tests as ordered by a physician or designee; perform assigned laboratory tests; take timely, effective and proper measures to provide and maintain hygienic environments.

Provide emergency medical treatments required to stabilize the patient’s condition and prevent more serious complications pursuant to established policy, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.

Document nurse progress notes in medical charts including patient’s health status, changes in condition, and medications administered; review charts for changes in orders and transcribe; prepare written reports, records and summaries; perform quality improvement activities such as auditing charts and compiling statistics; ensure applicable regulatory standards are met including documentation of the care delivery process.

Provide education to patients and their families related to good health habits, prescribed treatment, and medication; and provide health related education and training to staff.

Prepare and maintain medical treatment rooms, ensuring supplies are available and ready for use; order and stock medical and related supplies and equipment as needed.

Coordinate and/or participate in clinics; receive prior approval for billing purposes; schedule appointments; provide or arrange for transportation; conduct screening tests; give immunization injections; create and maintain associated records.

May delegate to other personnel direct care duties consistent with their licensure, certification and competency and as allowed in the practice setting.

Incumbents acquire skills and experience in performing the duties outlined above. Progression to the Community Health Nurse 1, Correctional Nurse 1, Psychiatric Nurse 1 or Registered Nurse 2 may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the approval of the appointing authority.

Perform related duties as assigned.

General knowledge of: application of the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation; universal precautions and infection control techniques and procedures; medical terminology sufficient to understand doctor’s orders; documentation process; uses and effects of medications used in nursing; operation and use of medical equipment in the practice setting; nutrition and personal hygiene as applied to patient care; human growth and development; routine laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.

Ability to: interview patients to elicit a health history, symptoms and/or complaints; clinically assess the basic health status of a patient; develop, implement and evaluate a nursing care plan; prepare and maintain medical records, charts and reports; follow detailed oral and written instructions; provide health education to individuals and families; provide emergency medical treatment as required; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, staff, patients and families; delegate appropriate assignments to subordinate staff.