What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse / Nights position at National Commission on Correctional Health Care?
Description
Location: Glenwood Springs, CO
Schedule: 6:00p-6:00a 36/48 rotation w/weekend & night shift differential
Position Overview
Registered Nurses (RN) provide a full range of nursing services to inmates including assessing, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating the medical condition of inmate patients. RNs provide information to other health care team members and contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is also charged with responsibility of maintaining the security of the institution.
Essential Job Duties
Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs POR's.
Responds to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients
Administers prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required
Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies
Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed
Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients. May serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence if the HSA, and would be responsible for delegation of assignments among staff.
Is aware of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and the appropriate plan of action governed by triage and written guidelines
Capable of giving CPR instructions and able to take charge in a CPR emergency. If trained and able, would also be responsible for using AED equipment
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment including, but not limited to: AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization, Glucometer, Doppler, and Pulse Oximeter
Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Delegates tasks appropriately to lower level licensure employees
Educates patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases
Requirements
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed by the applicant
Current and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse, must maintain license
Location: Glenwood Springs, CO
Schedule: 6:00p-6:00a 36/48 rotation w/weekend & night shift differential
Position Overview
Registered Nurses (RN) provide a full range of nursing services to inmates including assessing, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating the medical condition of inmate patients. RNs provide information to other health care team members and contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is also charged with responsibility of maintaining the security of the institution.
Essential Job Duties
Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs POR's.
Responds to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients
Administers prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required
Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies
Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed
Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients. May serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence if the HSA, and would be responsible for delegation of assignments among staff.
Is aware of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and the appropriate plan of action governed by triage and written guidelines
Capable of giving CPR instructions and able to take charge in a CPR emergency. If trained and able, would also be responsible for using AED equipment
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment including, but not limited to: AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization, Glucometer, Doppler, and Pulse Oximeter
Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Delegates tasks appropriately to lower level licensure employees
Educates patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases
Requirements
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed by the applicant
Current and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse, must maintain license