Registered Nurse / Weekend PRN

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Minimum 15hrs/monthly
• •shifts 6a-4p or 12p-10p
• •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
• •Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• •Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• •Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
• •Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• •Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• •Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information
• •Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
• •Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
• •Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
• •Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)
• •Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
• •Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• •Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
• •Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• •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
• •Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• •Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• •Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• •Excellent organizational skills
• •Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
• •Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
• •Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
• •Must be able to give CPR instructions and able to take charge in a CPR emergency
• •Must be able to use AED equipment
• •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
• •Must be able to administer prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required
• •Must be able to practice sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies
• •Must be able to maintain IVs for IV therapies, as needed
• •Must be able to assess and identify health problems of new inmates and initiate medical records and special needs POR's
• •Must be able to respond to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients
• •Must be able to prepare medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
• •Must be able to educate patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases
• •Must be able to delegate tasks appropriately to lower level licensure employees
• •Must be able to meet regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients
• •Must be able to serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence if the HSA
• •Must be able to be responsible for delegation of assignments among staff
• •Must be able to maintain the security of the institution
• •Must be able to provide information to other health care team members
• •Must be able to contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status
• •Must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required