RN Registered Nurse Full-Time Night Shift -Hamilton County

QCHC Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance

401K Matching

PayActiv/early pay

Referral Program

EAP Program

Financial Wellness program

Discount Program

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Quality Correctional Health Care in Hamilton County, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time night shift to deliver nursing care in correctional facilities under supervision of the Site Administrator and Responsible Physician. You will administer medications, conduct sick calls, document assessments and coordinate with the medical team.

Qualification requires completion of an approved RN program, a current TN RN license, CPR, and at least one year of healthcare experience, with

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved registered nursing program with a current, valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certificate is required.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a healthcare setting, with correctional healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and intervene in all emergency situations.
• Administer medications per nursing standards and regulations.
• Conduct patient intake, assessments, and documentation of care.
• Ensure confidentiality and continuity of care with clinical staff.

Skills

RN license

CPR

Healthcare experience

Correctional care

Education

Approved RN program

Job description

RN Registered Nurse Full-Time Night Shift -Hamilton County

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse (RN) functions directly under the supervision of the Site Administrator and the Responsible Physician. The RN is responsible for providing nursing care in accordance with recognized Nursing Practice Standards and QCHC policies/guidelines.

Pay Rate: $45/hr

Shift differential $3.00/hr

• Respond and interveneto all emergency situations
• Conduct Patient Intake paperwork & Assessments
• Verify and obtain orders for patient medication
• Conduct Sick Call clinic
• Administer medications in accordance with nursing standards and correctional regulations
• Complete and document ordered treatments, assessments, and collect ordered labs
• Assist the provider with Chronic Care Clinic
• Accurately document all patient information, nursing assessments and interventions
• Monitor for and report changes in patient's condition
• Ensure daily nursing task are completed within prescribed timeframe.
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Work closely with HSA, Physician, and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist HSA in supervision of clinical staff
• Foster support and cooperation among staff members to promote teamwork.
• Assist with training and orientation of new staff
• Assist with assessment of clinical skills of each staff member
• Participate in all CQI/performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Attend ALL mandatory meetings
• Follow QCHC policies, procedures & guidelines
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Malpractice Insurance provided by QCHC
• Matching 401K
• PayActiv for early access to pay
• Referral Program
• EAP Program
• FinFit for Financial Wellness
• Working Advantage Discount Program
• Holiday Pay
• BCBS Health Insurance - Full time Employees or equivalent hours
• Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance - Full Time Employees
• PTO - Full Time Employees

Requirements:

• Completion of an approved registered nursing program with a current, valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a healthcare setting, with one year of experience in correctional healthcare preferred.

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Position Requirements

Completion of an approved registered nursing program with a current valid RN license in the state of practice.

Current CPR

Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a healthcare setting, with one year of experience in correctional healthcare preferred.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Nights

Hourly Rate $45

Position RN Staff Nurse

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Hamilton Co

About the Organization Welcome to Quality Correctional Health Care. We are a physician-owned company exclusively devoted to providing inmate healthcare services in the correctional environment. We have a proven track record devoted exclusively to providing inmate healthcare services in corrections environments. We currently provide healthcare to approximately 12,000 inmates in over sixty jails in six states. We serve facilities that range in size from small 20-bed municipal jails to large, multi-site detention facilities with 1,000 inmates. Our mission is simple yet critical: 'To seamlessly integrate cost effective affordable and quality correctional health care into the corrections environment.' -Johnny Bates, MD, CEO and Founder.

This position is currently accepting applications.