Registered Nurse - PT - Flexible Shifts

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Effingham (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a part-time registered nurse for Effingham County Jail, IL. You will deliver on-site nursing care, administer medications, and coordinate with practitioners to obtain orders.

The role requires an active RN license in the state, BLS certification, and strong documentation skills. A two-year degree is the stated education level for this position.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state where services are provided.
• BLS certification; hands-on training.
• Excellent documentation skills and knowledge of RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Record vital signs and tests on-site.
• Coordinate with practitioners and other medical services.

Skills

Excellent documentation skills

BLS certification

RN scope of practice knowledge

Education

Two year nursing degree

Active nursing license in-state

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Effingham County Jail - IL - Effingham, IL 62401, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $42.00 - $42.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, 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