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A healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated registered nurse for a full-time position at Dakota County Jail in Hastings, MN. The successful candidate will perform vital nursing functions including patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with medical teams while ensuring high standards of care. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and includes comprehensive benefits such as a referral program and health insurance.
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Job Location: Dakota County Jail - MN - Hastings, MNPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $40.00 - $46.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: 3rd ShiftJob Category: Nursing/Nursing SupportDescription
SUMMARY:
Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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:Â
Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standingÂ
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on trainingÂ
Excellent documentation skillsÂ
Knowledge of the RN scope of practiceÂ