Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Job Details

Job Location

Registered Nurse - Laredo, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Nursing / Nursing Support

Description

Benefits

Referral program

401(k) w / employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

SUMMARY :

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

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