Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description
* Sign On Bonus $5,000!

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO!

At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities.

We are hiring for the following :

Position :
Registered Nurse

Schedule :
Day Shift

Location :
Richmond City Justice Center

Pay Rate : $45.00 / hr

Sign On Bonus : $5,000

Responsibilities :

Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, MEDIKO and facility policies, and accepted nursing protocols and procedures

Coordinate services with other patient care units / areas and provide nursing services and patient care as appropriate

Monitor all off-site referrals and provide case management services

Prepare, monitor and coordinate the daily patient care activities of the unit to ensure all physician orders are implemented and all patient encounters are documented

Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients within the health care units and, as necessary, in the housing units

Apply knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history and in the assessment process

Participate in the screening, evaluation, assessment and care of the patients in intake screening, sick call, clinics and including segregation units

Provide a written assessment of patient on admission, during confinement and on discharge, as requested

Provide medical treatment as per licensing authorization and state and federal regulations

Provide prescribed treatment, to include medication, to patients, as medically required and as prescribed through Physician or Physician Extender

Summarize assessment data and make a triage decision which is documented and communicated to other patient care providers

Plan individual treatment programs in accordance with treatment protocols and processes, as established by MEDIKO and the Medical Director

Follow established referral process to appropriate health care providers, as necessary

Administer medications, including IV therapy, in accordance with Physician or Physician Extender orders

Provide various areas of medical care, as necessary or assigned, to include, but not be exclusive of intake / receiving screening, medical history, physicals, medical distribution and infirmary coverage

Assist Physician and / or Physician Extender during examination and treatment; prepare equipment for such examination, as necessary

Document medical history and treatment of patients in accordance with standard medical record procedures; document nursing encounters utilizing the Problem Oriented Medical Records (POMR) form of charting

Assist the Physician in medical or minor surgical procedures, as necessary and / or requested

Supervise and coordinate the work of Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses to ensure an efficient working environment

Implement and monitor nutrition and therapeutic diet plan, as ordered by the Physician or Physician Extender using established therapeutic diet plan referral process

Facilitate and participate in patient educational health programs

Participate in continuing education and in-service training to maintain professional standards, capabilities and proficiencies

Participate in the orientation and training of new employees

Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding privacy of patient medical information

Participate in cost containment goals, standards, and activities

Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment of patients, as directed by the Physician

Attend facility and corporate meetings, as required or requested

Uphold all rules and regulations governing patient confidentiality

Maintain working knowledge of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and assist as procedures warrant

Adhere to security standards for medications, supplies and equipment

Ensure proper care in the use…