Part-Time Correctional RN: Patient Care & Triage

Advanced Correctional Healthcare; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 134,674,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Referral program

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is seeking a licensed registered nurse for part-time assignments at Fond Du Lac County Jail, WI. The role involves delivering timely nursing care, administering medications, and coordinating with practitioners.

The position emphasizes patient confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with other medical services within the correctional setting. BLS required; active RN license in Wisconsin; strong documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is seeking a licensed registered nurse for part-time assignments at Fond Du Lac County Jail, WI. The role involves delivering timely nursing care, administering medications, and coordinating with practitioners.

The position emphasizes patient confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with other medical services within the correctional setting. BLS required; active RN license in Wisconsin; strong documentation skills are essential.