CORRECTIONAL NURSE 1-UNDERFILL, PART TIME, ELY

The Department of Corrections is recruiting to underfill a part-time Correctional Nurse 2 position at the Ely State Prison in Ely, Nevada. The incumbent works directly with the inmate population and will be responsible for documenting the medical or mental health conditions of patients using appropriate charting protocols, completing health assessments, collecting statistical data, tracking current outpatient medications and patient outcome, examining inmates to determine the need for referrals or the incorporation of new diagnoses into the current multidisciplinary treatment plan, attending nursing meetings, and assisting with team responsibilities and assignments as necessary.

Under immediate supervision, incumbents acquire skills and experience in performing the duties outlined in the series concept. This is the entry level in the series, and progression to the journey level may occur upon successful completion of the probationary period, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.License as a Registered Nurse and one year of professional nursing experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Identify patient health care needs utilizing professional nursing assessment skills; make comprehensive clinical observations and evaluations of health needs including subtle abnormalities and changes in condition; record and report indicative signs and symptoms of physical and mental condition. 

Prepare nursing care plans by assessing patient’s psychological and physical condition and conferring with other health care professionals; evaluate needs and develop nursing diagnoses, plans for treatment, services and health education based on the present and predicted needs of the patient; identify immediate and long-term care goals; review and revise care plans as needed. 

Coordinate health services and treatment; conduct sick calls for inmates with medical complaints; identify inmates requiring immediate medical treatment; obtain physician’s or designee’s orders for treatment; collaborate with professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure optimum patient care. 

Administer medication to identified patients as prescribed by a physician or designee; ensure correct time, dosage and route of administration; deliver medication to inmates confined to their cells; obtain and distribute non- prescription medications such as aspirin, lozenges, cold tablets; count controlled medications and needles, 
syringes, and sharps to ensure security; monitor patient for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction; observe patient to determine if medication is effective for prescribed treatment and document medications administered and refused; if necessary, notify appropriate personnel of action taken. 

Perform physical assessments and assist in physical examinations and diagnostic testing; obtain samples for laboratory tests as ordered by a physician or designee; perform assigned laboratory tests. 

Take timely, effective and proper measures to provide and maintain hygienic environments. 

Provide emergency medical treatments such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid required to stabilize the patient’s condition and prevent more serious complications pursuant to established policy and security conditions. 

Document nurse progress notes in medical charts including patient’s health status, changes in condition, and medications administered; review charts for changes in orders and transcribe; prepare written reports, records and summaries; perform quality improvement activities such as auditing charts and compiling statistics; ensure 
applicable regulatory standards are met including documentation of the care delivery process. 

Carry out therapeutic procedures which provide for the emotional and physical comfort of patients. 

Provide patient education related to good health habits and answer questions regarding prescribed treatment; provide health related education and training to staff. 

Prepare and maintain medical treatment rooms, ensuring supplies are available and ready for use; order and stock medical and related supplies and equipment as needed. 

Maintain safety, health and well being of individuals in the therapeutic environment; may assist in physically restraining patients who are a threat to themselves or others and may be hostile and combative; follow facility procedures regarding techniques and duration of confinement; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and 
document as required. 

Coordinate and/or participate in clinics; schedule appointments; conduct screening tests; give immunization injections; create and maintain associated records. 

Coordinate outside medical appointments for inmates; schedule appointments; arrange for transportation; inform patient of special instructions required as appropriate. 

May delegate to other personnel direct care duties consistent with their licensure, certification and competency; supervise inmates assigned to the infirmary. 

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under immediate supervision, incumbents acquire skills and experience in performing the duties outlined in the series concept. This is the entry level in the series, and progression to the journey level may occur upon successful completion of the probationary period, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.Working knowledge of: universal precautions and infection control techniques and procedures; medical terminology sufficient to understand doctor’s orders. 

General knowledge of: current nursing practices, principles, methods and procedures; application of the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation; documentation process; uses and effects of medications used in nursing; operation and use of standard medical equipment; nutrition and personal hygiene as applied to patient care; human growth and development; routine laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; physical restraint techniques and procedures as allowed in the practice setting. 

Ability to: interview patients to elicit a health history, symptoms and/or complaints; clinically assess the basic health status of a patient; develop, implement and evaluate a nursing care plan; prepare and maintain medical records, charts and reports; follow detailed oral and written instructions; provide health education to patients; provide emergency medical treatment as required; assist in physically restraining patients consistent with department policy; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, custody and medical staff, patients and families; delegate appropriate assignments to subordinate staff. 
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov

Salary : $73,748 - $109,912