Registered Nurse (On Call)

Management & Training Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation’s Graceville Correctional facility is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to join our medical team providing care to inmates. The role offers $42.00 per hour, with shifts from 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am, and requires a Florida nursing license and CPR certification.

Primary duties include assisting physicians, medication administration, charting, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend sick call with the physicians to see inmates and prepare examining room.
• Call the physician for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
• Operate pill call, administer medications and accurately document treatment.
• Examine and assess inmates with illnesses or injuries and refer to the emergency room as needed.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all medical records and observe HIPAA rules.
• Accurately chart medical care and review medical files for completeness.
• Monitor potential catastrophic illnesses and ensure proper care.
• Comply with pharmacy laws, especially controlled substances.
• Observe and record inmate behavior and document appropriately.
• Inspect medical unit for contraband and securely store or dispose of supplies.
• Perform work on an on-call basis as required.
• Assist NCCHC/ACA accreditation by providing efficient medical services.
• Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required.
• Initiate investigations with accuracy and gather statements; determine probable cause for discipline.
• Perform rescue functions in emergencies and disasters, including basic EMS and evacuation.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Emergency response

Education

Degree in nursing

Job description

Pay: $42.00 hourly

Employment type : On-call

Shift: 7am - 7pm or 7pm-7am

ARE YOU BURNT OUT ON BEDSIDE NURSING?? Give correctional nursing a try! This rewarding field offers a variety of nursing skills all in one package!

The Graceville Correctional medical staff are dedicated to providing quality medical and dental services to men and women at our correctional facility. We value the professional and caring employees we have on the MTC medical team who are dedicated to improving people’s lives. We are seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team.

Primary duties

• Attend sick call with the physicians to see inmates; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Call the physician for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
• Operate pill call, administers medication and accurately and completely document treatment as required by applicable policies and procedures.
• Examine and assess inmates with illnesses or injuries or inmates who become ill or injured; confer with physician to refer inmates to the emergency room as required by their condition and document in 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 determine 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 by inmates; 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 the 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. Must have current, valid nursing license for the state of Florida. Must possess 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 required, unless waived by management.

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.