Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.

Davis (WV)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance check-ins with annual merit increase

Generous paid-time off program

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement saving plan

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Continuing education options

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time night shift position in Davis, WV. The role involves delivering patient care, leading nursing staff, and ensuring quality health services in a correctional setting. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of incarcerated patients.

Qualifications

Current, valid State Registered Nursing License required.
Minimum one year of clinical experience; correctional nursing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide leadership to nursing staff in patient care.
Administer medication and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Therapeutic Communication

Assessment

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Full-Time Night Shift
FACILITY: Kenny Honey Rubenstein JC
LOCATION: Davis, WV

A Job Should beMOREthan just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
When you join Wexford Health, you domorethan just further your career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to doMORE… then look at Wexford Health.

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent is responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

Assesses physical, psychological and psychosocial dimensions of patients within the healthcare unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history, and in the assessment process.
Provides leadership to RNs, LPNs, MAs, CNAs and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care.
Reviews and monitors all offenders receiving medications, as assigned and maintains charts and records.
Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and make appropriate referral as required.
Implement professional nursing services in a thorough and competent manner in accordance with standards, rules, protocols, policies and procedures.
Make referrals to the appropriate health care provider in a timely manner based on diagnostic tests, labs, and nursing diagnosis.
Contact physician for medication orders as necessary to ensure medication continuity of care.
Demonstrate knowledge of Pharmacology to include drug reaction, drug interaction, side effects, cautions, and contraindications.
Administer medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards and keeps proper charts and records.
Participates in the training of Wexford/facility personnel on mental health required training per NCCHC and ACA standards.
Complies with correctional facility policies and procedures
Perform within the normal limits of the State Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, policies and procedures and facility policy/procedures and standards.
Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned

BENEFITS
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plan
Company-paid short-term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account
Continuing education options

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSURE:Current, valid State Registered Nursing License
CERTIFICATION:Current CPR Certification

EDUCATION:Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Associate’s Degree required; Bachelors’ Degree preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional nursing experience a plus

EOE/M/F/D/V
A Job Should beMOREthan just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
When you join Wexford Health, you domorethan just further your career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to doMORE… then look at Wexford Health.

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent is responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

Assesses physical, psychological and psychosocial dimensions of patients within the healthcare unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history, and in the assessment process.
Provides leadership to RNs, LPNs, MAs, CNAs and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care.
Reviews and monitors all offenders receiving medications, as assigned and maintains charts and records.
Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and make appropriate referral as required.
Implement professional nursing services in a thorough and competent manner in accordance with standards, rules, protocols, policies and procedures.
Make referrals to the appropriate health care provider in a timely manner based on diagnostic tests, labs, and nursing diagnosis.
Contact physician for medication orders as necessary to ensure medication continuity of care.
Demonstrate knowledge of Pharmacology to include drug reaction, drug interaction, side effects, cautions, and contraindications.
Administer medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards and keeps proper charts and records.
Participates in the training of Wexford/facility personnel on mental health required training per NCCHC and ACA standards.
Complies with correctional facility policies and procedures
Perform within the normal limits of the State Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, policies and procedures and facility policy/procedures and standards.
Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned