RN - Correctional Health

Cynet Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a registered nurse for correctional health assignments in Arizona. The role focuses on direct patient care, medication administration, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a correctional facility.

The RN will perform admissions assessments, develop care plans, and ensure high-quality nursing practice within regulatory guidelines, while participating in shift reports and ongoing patient care activities.

Qualifications

• RN license in Arizona required; CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of geriatric nursing theory and practice is essential.
• Must be able to participate in shift reports and interdisciplinary team communication.
• Experience with activities of daily living (ADLs) and resident care planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform treatments as ordered by physician and within the scope of license.
• Receive and deliver information regarding residents' medical, social, functional, and other needs.
• Participate in shift reports and communicate with residents, family, and staff to ensure appropriate care.
• Lead and supervise subordinate staff and assist with direct resident care for ADLs.
• Perform initial admission nursing assessments and assist with Minimum Data Set (MDS) development and care plans.
• Maintain clinical and administrative documentation of diagnoses, assessments, treatments, and resident progress.
• Contribute to staff training and continuous improvement efforts.
• Apply state and agency laws governing nursing practices.

Skills

Medication administration

Geriatric nursing care

Interdisciplinary communication

ADLs assistance

Education

RN license in AZ

CPR/BLS Card

Fingerprinted Clearance Card

Hepatitis B vaccination

COVID vaccination or declination

Job description

RN - Correctional Health

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Staff Augmentation

Duration: 34 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 hours (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM)

Experience: Open to recent graduates with less than 1 year of skilled nursing facility or long-term care experience preferred

License: RN license in the state of Arizona

Certifications: CPR/BLS Card, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, Hepatitis B vaccination or declination of offered vaccine, COVID vaccination or declination of offered vaccine

Must-Have: Knowledge of Gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practices

Description:Administer medication and perform treatments as ordered by the physician and within the scope of license.Receive and deliver a variety of information regarding residents' medical, social, functional, and other needs.Participate in the receiving and giving of shift reports.Communicate with residents, family, and staff as necessary to ensure appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team.Perform the initial admission nursing assessment on newly admitted residents; assist with the development of Minimum Data Set assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews, and care plans.Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, assessments, treatment, and summary of client progress.Lead and perform limited supervision of subordinate staff and assist as needed with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene, and mobility.Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and perform other duties as assigned.Utilize problem-solving and continuous work/process improvement concepts and tools.Demonstrate knowledge of practices and procedures of team nursing and developing treatment plans for resident/patient care.Apply and interpret state and agency laws and regulations governing nursing practices.Build effective oral and written communication and interpersonal relationships.Ability to learn, implement and monitor methods for problem-solving and process improvement efficiency.