RN – FT/PT/PRN

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kansas is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide timely nursing care at correctional facilities. You will collaborate with practitioners, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and participate in on-site assessments and documentation.

The role emphasizes triage, patient education, infection control, and adherence to HIPAA and security policies in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Provide emergency first aid when needed.
• Record vital signs and other measurements on-site.
• Triage intake screenings for necessity and priority.

Skills

Nursing

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

HIPAA

Triage

Patient education

Infection control

BLS

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

• 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

Requirements

• 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