For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO!

At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities.

We are hiring for the following:

Position: Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Schedule : Days

Location : Arlington County Detention Center

Pay Rate : $42.00

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and assessing psychiatric conditions
• Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
• Quickly respond to situations impacting safety and security to patient and staff, actualizing crisis intervention skills to manage and de-escalate situations
• Assess and monitor patient’s response to and effects of medications and communicate with psychiatric provider for any needed changes in treatment and Individual Treatment Plans
• Respond to all codes or medical emergencies while on shift
• Attempt to verify reported psychiatric medications within 48-hours or less per MEDIKO policy and obtain a bridge order to ensure continuity of care
• Conduct suicide screenings while onsite and ensure daily note documented for each patient on suicide watch
• Complete Medical RN duties while onsite and while not performing Psychiatric duties
• Psychiatric RN to discuss clinical symptoms as well as medication education (side effects and benefits) with patient
• Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols of MEDIKO and its client(s)
• Schedule and administer all psychotropic injections
• Create schedule for Psych NP and Psychiatrist
• Complete Administrative Segregation rounds with the weekly review committee (typically on Wednesdays and includes DHS, case management, and ACSO)
• Complete rounds on crisis cell inmates daily
• Complete all vitals and paperwork for state hospital transfers
• Serve as a liaison between DHS and Psych NP/Psychiatrist

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program; BSN degree preferred
• Active state/commonwealth registered nursing licensure
• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting, emergency room or correctional setting
• Able to operate standard office equipment to include computer, copier, fax, and telephone, and standard medical facility equipment to include, but not limited to AED, EKG, blood pressure, oxygen, glucometer, pulse oximeter, and other medical equipment, as applicable
• Proof of COVID Vaccination or weekly testing

Benefits

• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
• Employer-paid Life insurance policy/AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
• CEUs paid for by MEDIKO
• Generous paid time off including 10 Holidays
• Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Please visit our website at www.MEDI KO .com to learn more about opportunities with us!

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