Registered Nurse (RN)

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, P.C.; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 112,963,000 - 132,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

401k with match

Job summary

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is seeking enthusiastic Registered Nurses for the evening shift in the Medical Department at the Allegany County Jail, Belmont, NY. The RN will monitor patient care, perform assessments, and ensure compliance with nursing standards within security protocols.

The role requires NY RN licensure, strong clinical decision-making, and excellent communication. On-site work with an orientation period and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York.
• Clinical decision-making ability is required.
• Effective communication skills are required.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrate clinical competency.
• Ability to gain the trust of patients and build relationships.
• Experience may be substituted with prior education/experience.
• Healthcare delivery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor nursing care and ensure standards are met.
• Assess and provide treatment within protocol and security requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for controlled substances and sharps.
• Provide health counseling and conduct sick calls per protocol.
• Document symptoms, progress, and plan of nursing care.
• Take vital signs and full assessments at the start of each shift.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Effective communication

Independent functioning

Patient trust

Education

RN Licensure (New York)

Job description

Description

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work on the evening shift the Medical Department at the Allegany County Jail located in Belmont, NY. The RN will monitor and evaluate nursing care in accordance with Personalcare philosophy, goals and objectives. This position will directly report to the Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner.

Available Shift:

Eve (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)

Job Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse will primarily be responsible for ensuring that the nursing practice complies with established nursing standards. In addition, the Registered Nurse will also assess and provide comprehensive treatment care while observing and maintaining security requirements. Other responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring treatment services to avoid the inappropriate use and/or duplication of services
• Advising Health Services Administrator and Nurse Supervisor if these situations arise.
• Monitoring and recommending methods to improve operational efficiency and cost containment effectiveness.
• Assisting Health Services Administrator or Nurse Supervisor to coordinate and/or conduct monthly health care staff meetings, as assigned.
• Providing other services and performs other duties as assigned by Nurse Supervisor, Health Services Administrator, head nurse, or corporate staff.
• Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
• Providing health counseling to patients
• Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by written protocol and approved by the Director
• Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmate/patients and participates in the formulation of the plan of nursing care
• Implementing treatment care plans which promote maintain and restore the well-being of inmate/patients
• At a minimum of every shift, at the beginning of the shift, taking vital signs, doing a complete assessment and documenting findings on dispensary care of all inmates/patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unit.

This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on-the-job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Full Job Description:

http://www.primecaremedical.com/wp-content/uploads/JD.NY-Registered-Nurse.pdf

Salary Description:

$40.00 / Hour base rate plus shift differentials up to $5.50 / Hour

Benefits:

Personalcare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Requirements

The Registered Nurse is a fast-paced position, and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Registered Nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located. Other requirements for the Registered Nurse include:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York.
• Clinical decision-making ability is required and critical to have
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship
• Previous education and experience may be substituted in many cases.
• Experience in health care delivery system, a plus