Registered Nurse - Part Time Day - 12hrs per week

Advanced Correctional Healthcare; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k) w/employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Registered Nurse to provide nursing care at the McLean County Detention Facility in Bloomington, IL.

The role requires an active RN license in the state and a 2-year degree, with day shift responsibilities and on-site work. You will assess patients, administer medications, monitor vital signs, document accurately, and collaborate with practitioners while maintaining HIPAA and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state where services are provided.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge of the RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call.
• Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI.
• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions.

Skills

Nursing

Documentation

BLS

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: McLean County Detention Facility -IL - Bloomington, IL 61701, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $47.00 - $47.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support, 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.

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:

• 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) w/employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance