Per Diem / PRN Registered Nurse - Correctional - $31-34 per hour
Company: CorrHealth
Location: Midland
Posted on: August 3, 2022
Job Description:
CorrHealth is seeking a per diem / prn nurse Correctional for a
per diem / prn nursing job in Midland, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Correctional
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Up to 36.00 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Per Diem / PRN
Title:-- RN PRN
Payrange:-- $31-34/hr
Plus, a $5.00 per hour--shift differential for nights and a $3.00
per hour shift--differential--for weekends.
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Position Overview
Registered Nurses (RN) provide a full range of nursing services to
inmates including assessing, nursing diagnosis, planning,
implementing, and evaluating the medical condition of inmate
patients. RNs provide information to other health care team members
and contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, the
incumbent is also charged with responsibility of maintaining the
security of the institution.
Essential Job Duties
- Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and
initiates medical records and special needs PORs.
- Responds to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with
patients
- Administers prescribed treatments and medications as
needed/medically required
- Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations
of patients, assisting the provider if necessary
- Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation,
maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs
and/or IV delivered therapies
- Maintains central lines for IV therapies, as needed
- Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services
administered to patients. May serve as Charge Nurse or Acting
Supervisor in the absence if the HSA, and would be responsible for
delegation of assignments among staff.
- 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. If trained and able, would also be responsible for
using AED equipment
- 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
- Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to
problems
- Delegates tasks appropriately to lower level licensure
employees
- Educates patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and methods of
prevention of chronic medical diseases
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
- 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
- Currently CPR and AED certified, must maintain
certification
- Current and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse, must
maintain license
- Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not
required
Additional Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
Employment Requirements
- Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements,
licensing, etc. for this position
- 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
Security Requirements
- Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug
test (as applicable)
- Must obtain and maintain security clearance with the
client/facility as a requisite for initial and/or continued
employment
- Must undergo security training and orientation on facility
safety policies and procedures
Physical/Mental Requirements
This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the
following:
- 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
Work Environment
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are
exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates, including
exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in
accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the
risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.
Other
Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal,
and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative
Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site
where assigned, including those of professional organizations such
as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the
CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third
parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect.
Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will
not be tolerated.
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About CorrHealthCorrHealth is a destination workplace for
high-performing medical/mental healthcare professionals. We operate
within safe and secure county detention facilities throughout NM,
TX and WY.Benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Referral bonus
- Dental benefits
- Continuing Education
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
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