Registered Nurse - Full-Time Days 8am

Advanced Correctional Healthcare; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for day shifts at Front Street Detention Facility, Kansas City, MO 64120. You will assess and plan nursing care, administer medications, obtain orders, provide first aid, and coordinate with practitioners to ensure timely treatment in a correctional setting.

Maintain HIPAA compliance, document accurately, educate patients, and uphold aseptic techniques.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state of service.
• BLS certification.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge of the RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients.
• Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner.
• Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate.
• Check and record vital signs, glucose checks, weight, and other tests on-site.
• Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call.
• Record data for CQI and chronic clinic studies.
• Maintain HIPAA practices and patient confidentiality.
• Oversee and coordinate multiple medical services within the facility.
• May cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities and act as back-up to the Site Manager.

Skills

BLS Certification

Documentation

RN scope of practice

Active RN License

Education

RN License

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Front Street Detention Facility - Kansas City, MO 64120, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $48.00 - $48.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support,

SUMMARY:

• Timely and accurately 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
• Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI
• 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

Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

Benefits (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status):

• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance