We are looking for exceptional agency Registered Nurses to join our team at Shawnee County Department of Corrections in Topeka, KS for a short-term contract.

Qualifications:

• Current state license as a RN
• Current CPR certificate
• Proficient with electronic medical records
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen

Responsibilities:

• Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting
• Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients; obtain health history and provide a written assessment of patients upon admission
• During confinement, and upon discharge; document and communicate triage decision to appropriate health care provider
• Develop individual nursing care plan using nursing assessment protocols in consultation with health care providers
• According to physician orders implement medical care plans to include diagnostic tests, EKGs, etc.
• Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures and approved routes of administration; nutrition and therapeutic diet plans
• Assist physician in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary

Schedule:

• 36 hours per week
• 7-7 day or night shift

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Topeka, KS 66607: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person