Registered Nurse - Part Time Days

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.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