Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Greenwood (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

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 spending account

Continuing education options

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading correctional health care provider, where you will make a significant impact on the lives of justice-involved patients. As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver compassionate care, utilizing your nursing skills to assess and treat patients in a challenging yet rewarding environment. You will be part of a supportive family that prioritizes patient well-being, offering a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference and providing quality health care, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Current, valid State Registered Nursing License required.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychological, and psychosocial dimensions of patients.
• Administer medication and maintain patient records.
• Provide leadership to nursing staff in patient care.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Therapeutic Communication

Medication Administration

Clinical Leadership

Pharmacology Knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records System

Job description

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POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Full Time Day Shift 8 a-4:3o pm M-F
FACILITY: North Central Regional Jail
LOCATION: Greenwood, WV

A Job Should be MORE than 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 do more than 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 do MORE… then look at Wexford Health.

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

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.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assesses physical, psychological and psychosocial dimensions of patients within the healthcare unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
2. Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history, and in the assessment process.
3. Provides leadership to RNs, LPNs, MAs, CNAs and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care.
4. Reviews and monitors all offenders receiving medications, as assigned and maintains charts and records.
5. Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and make appropriate referral as required.
6. Implement professional nursing services in a thorough and competent manner in accordance with standards, rules, protocols, policies and procedures.
7. Make referrals to the appropriate health care provider in a timely manner based on diagnostic tests, labs, and nursing diagnosis.
8. Contact physician for medication orders as necessary to ensure medication continuity of care.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of Pharmacology to include drug reaction, drug interaction, side effects, cautions, and contraindications.
10. Administer medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards and keeps proper charts and records.
11. Participates in the training of Wexford/facility personnel on mental health required training per NCCHC and ACA standards.
12. Complies with correctional facility policies and procedures
13. 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.
14. Communicates information to other nursing staff, physicians, physician assistants, Health Services Administrator, and department correctional officers and departments.
15. Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.
16. Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the HSA.

Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned.

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

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