Registered Nurse

Management And Training Corporation; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 49,593 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Short/long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation in Florida seeks a licensed registered nurse for full-time night shifts. You will attend inmate sick calls, administer medications, and ensure accurate medical documentation while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Requirements include a nursing degree, current Florida license, CPR certification, and a valid Florida driver’s license. The role involves on-site duties within the facility and adherence to all state board of nursing rules.

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing.
• Current, valid nursing license for Florida.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must work within Florida state board of nursing scope of practice.
• Valid driver’s license in Florida with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Attend sick calls with physicians to see inmates, prepare the exam room and equipment.
• Call physicians for medication, treatment orders, and emergencies.
• Operate pill call, administer medications, and document treatment as required by policies.
• Examine and assess inmates with illnesses or injuries; refer to ER when needed and document.
• Practice cost containment and utilization management for inmate care and facility operations.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of medical records; observe HIPAA rules.
• Accurately and promptly chart medical care; review medical files for services rendered.
• Monitor potential catastrophic illnesses; comply with pharmacy laws, especially controlled substances.
• Observe inmate behavior, triage with documentation; inspect medical unit for contraband.

Skills

Nursing

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Current Florida nursing license

CPR certification

Driver’s license in Florida

Job description

Job Overview

Pay: $42 per hour with a $2.00 per hour shift differential. Employment type: FULL TIME. Shift: Nights.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off and paid holiday

Primary Duties

• Attend sick calls with physicians to see inmates, prepare the exam room and equipment.
• Call physicians for medication, treatment orders, and other emergencies.
• Operate pill call, administer medications, and accurately document treatment as required by policies and procedures.
• Examine and assess inmates with illnesses or injuries; confer with physician to refer inmates to the emergency room as required and document in the medical record or other forms as appropriate.
• Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for inmate care and facility operations.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
• Accurately and promptly chart medical care.
• Review medical files to ensure all provided services are documented.
• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Observe and record inmate behavior, assess and triage with appropriate documentation.
• Inspect medical unit for items that could be used as contraband, and securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment.
• Control medication, syringes, or other medical supplies.
• Perform work on an on‑call basis as required.
• Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services.
• Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Initiate and complete investigations and inquiries with accuracy, as directed, gather information and evidence, interview and obtain statements; exercise independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Degree in nursing.
• Current, valid nursing license for the state of Florida.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must work within Florida state board of nursing scope of practice.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E‑Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.