Registered Nurse

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JOB SUMMARY

Utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as the primary focus. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Frequent functions guided by nursing protocols. Functions as a team leader as assigned.

DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

Utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as the primary focus. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Frequent functions guided by nursing protocols. Functions as a team leader as assigned.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient care and preparation
• Medical equipment management
• Patient education
• Administration
• Documentation and reporting

SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Clinical skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate-patient within the framework established by the correctional system
• Performs assessments of inmate-patient in a variety of settings such as: initial intake area, health care unit for sick call, emergency situation in housing, chronic care clinics and medical unit. Utilizes assessment skills that require a knowledge base of both normal and abnormal adult health status. Communicates assessment data in a comprehensive, orderly fashion both verbally and in writing.
• Plans nursing care by identification of inmate-patient needs based on assessments. Makes appropriate, timely referrals and initiates appropriate nursing care based on institutional policies and procedures. Documents plans appropriately.
• Implements nursing care and medical care orders in a knowledgeable, safe and cost-effective manner. Documents nursing care and appropriate medically directed care in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. Provides inmate education as an integral part of total patient care.
• Evaluates and documents inmate-patient responses to aspects of health care and makes appropriate referrals to members of the health care team. FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
  
  Reports To:
  
  HSA, DON, Charge Nurse x As team leader or charge nurse, delegates duties to other health care team members based on their skill, knowledge and experience and guides the provision of care by others.
• Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships
• Communicates information in an accurate, concise and timely manner
• Protects confidentiality of information in written and verbal communications
• Participates in problem-solving activities of the health care team by attending unit meetings, utilizing positive interpersonal skills and appropriate channels to initiate change.
• Functions as a role model for other health care unit personnel and maintains harmonious relationships with security, inmate-patients and members of the health care team.
• Uses current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmate-patients.
• Maintains clinical area in a clean, neat & safe manner and participates in required counts and cleaning assignments.
• Adheres to institutional and medical unit infection control policies
• Understands and adheres to safe correctional nursing practices and institutional security directives.
• Adheres to environmental safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Participates in fire and disaster programs & drills as appropriate.
• Maintains current professional skills and continues professional growth to enhance the practice of correctional nursing and the image of the organization.
• Attends appropriate in-services and continuing education offerings to obtain and maintain necessary skills.
• Participates in offering education to inmate, security officers and other members of the health care team.
• Exhibits an ability to participate in the change process to support the organization and the health care unit.
• Accepts assignments and extra duties with flexibility and willingness to participate in activities other than direct patient care.
• Adheres to personnel policies to enhance the operation of the health care unit

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Must conform to the security standards of the institution where employed.
• Must be Hands-On CPR certified.
• Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
• May be required to work nights, weekend, and holidays.
• On-call duty may be required (available to work on short notice).

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments.
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols,…