Registered Nurse Charge / Nights

CorrHealth; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to uphold quality care across the facility and oversee on-site health services in coordination with Detention Administration. This role supervises nursing/EMS staff and ensures safe, compliant patient care for inmate patients.

The RN will manage medical records, coordinate with contract providers, respond to emergencies, and lead in clinical and administrative duties while maintaining HIPAA and safety standards in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Two (2)+ years' nursing supervisory experience.
• Current and unrestricted RN license; must maintain license.
• AED certified, must maintain certification.
• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the state.
• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee orientations, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and ongoing support of facility Nursing/EMS staff.
• Monitor the implementation of the detention facility's procedures and programs.
• Assess health problems of inmates and initiate medical records and special needs PORs.
• Work with subcontracted services (pharmacy, lab, x-ray, specialty providers) and oversee contractors' services.
• Respond to day-to-day medical issues and emergencies; administer treatments and medications as needed.
• Prepare equipment, records, and rooms for examinations and assist the provider.
• Maintain IV therapies and practice pharmacology documentation; delegate tasks to licensed staff.
• Educate patients on diet, hygiene, and prevention of chronic diseases; participate in CPR emergencies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Critical thinking

HIPAA compliance

CPR/AED certified

Education

RN license

Nursing degree or diploma

AED certification

CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Position Overview

The RN Charge Nurse Is responsible for maintaining quality care throughout the entire facility. They are also responsible for all on-site healthcare services in the facility and work closely with Detention Administration to ensure proper communication between the Detention Administrator and CorrHealth staff. Registered Nurses (RN) provide a full range of nursing services to inmates including assessing, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating the medical condition of inmate patients. RNs provide information to other health care team members and contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is also charged with responsibility of maintaining the security of the institution.

Schedule: 6:00p-6:30a - 36/48 rotation

Essential Job Duties

• Primarily responsible for orientations, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and
• on-going support of facility Nursing/EMS staff
• Monitors the implementation of the detention facility's procedures and programs
• Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs POR's.
• Works closely with any and all subcontracted services, including pharmacy, lab, x-ray, and specialty providers
• Oversees services rendered by contractors and professional staff
• Responds to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients
• Administers prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required
• Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
• Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies
• Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed
• Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients. May serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence if the HSA, and would be responsible for delegation of assignments among staff.
• Is aware of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and the appropriate plan of action governed by triage and written guidelines
• Capable of giving CPR instructions and able to take charge in a CPR emergency. If trained and able, would also be responsible for using AED equipment
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment including, but not limited to: AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization, Glucometer, Doppler, and Pulse Oximeter
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Delegates tasks appropriately to lower level licensure employees
• Educates patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases
• Accepts on-call status as necessary

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• Two (2)+ years' nursing supervisory experience
• Some Experience As An LTC Nurse Preferred
• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed by the applicant
• AED certified, must maintain certification
• Current and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse, must maintain license

Additional Duties: Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required

Competencies

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

Employment Requirements

• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
• Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Security Requirements

• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds

Work Environment: Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing

Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).