Description:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work per diem in the medical department at the Schuylkill County Correctional Facility located in Pottsville, PA.
Job Responsibilities:
The Registered Nurse will primarily be responsible for:
Ensuring nursing practices complies with established standards.
Provide comprehensive treatment care while observing and maintaining security requirement
Monitoring treatment services to avoid the inappropriate use and/or duplication of services.
Monitoring and recommending methods to improve operational efficiency and cost containment effectiveness.
Assisting with monthly health care staff meetings, as assigned.
Providing other services and performs other duties as assigned.
Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
Providing health counseling to patients
Conducting sick call for patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries.
Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of patients and participates in the formulation of the plan of nursing care
Implementing treatment care plans which promote maintain and restore the well-being of patients
At a minimum of every shift, at the beginning of the shift, taking vital signs, doing a complete assessment and documenting findings on dispensary care of all inmates/patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unit
This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on-the-job and shadowing with the nursing staff.
Requirements:
The RN is a fast-paced position, and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. Other requirements include:
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state in which the facility is located.
Clinical decision-making ability.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency.
Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.
