Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients 

• Contact practitioner to obtain orders 

• Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner 

• Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate 

• Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate 

• Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call 

• Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI 

• Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated 

• Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition 

• Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning 

• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms 

• Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner 

• Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required 

• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose 

• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition 

• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting 

• Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor 

• Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents 

• Present/participate in in-service education sessions 

• Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards 

• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies 

• Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice 

• May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities 

• May be asked to act as a back-up to the H.S.A/Site Manager 

• May be asked to train new hires and coworkers 

• Any and all other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training 

• Excellent documentation skills 

• Knowledge of the RN scope of practice