Registered Nurse-Part-Time Days

Advanced Correctional Healthcare; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kansas City is seeking a part-time nurse to deliver high-quality medical and behavioral health services in a correctional setting. The role involves direct patient care, medication administration, and collaboration with medical teams. Ideal candidates will have an active nursing license and BLS certification, along with strong documentation skills. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those in our care.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in good standing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients.
• Administer prescribed medication and treatments.
• Provide patient education on correctional facility policies.

Skills

Documentation

Patient Education

Assessment

Education

2 Year Degree

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Job Details

• Job Location: Jackson County Detention Center - MO - Kansas City, MO
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Salary Range: Undisclosed
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Description

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:

• 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