Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• California RN License

Job Details

• The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and provides comprehensive nursing care including executing Licensed Independent Provider’s orders, dispensing and administering medications, and assisting Licensed Independent Provider in examinations and treatment of patients.
• Applies nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care, treatment and referrals of inmates/residents.
• Performs all technical/clinical procedures within the scope of education and licensure.
• Attends sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepares list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepares examining room and equipment.
• Operates pill call, dispenses medication and documents as required by policies and procedures.
• Calls Licensed Independent Providers for medication and treatment orders, and emergencies.
• Examines and assesses new or ill/injured inmates/residents; refers to emergency room or appropriate healthcare facility as required.
• Performs emergency procedures as needed and notifies Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
• Assists in coordinating professional medical services provided by contract personnel and ensures their needs are addressed.

Job Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in California.
• Must be able to perform nursing and supervisory techniques within scope of education and licensure.

Schedule Information

• Contract length is 13 weeks.

Additional Details

• Monitors inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases when appropriate.
• Provides guidance, supervises and monitors nursing care by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
• Maintains good working relationships with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers and outside agencies.
• Utilizes corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in decision making, using sound independent judgment.
• Regularly evaluates provision of medical services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication.
• Maintains absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
• Assists Health Service Administrator with review of medical files to ensure documentation of services.
• Closely monitors potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Audits pharmacy use for adherence to formulary as directed or required.
• Complies with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially controlled substances.
• Observes and records inmate/resident behavior.
• Inspects medical unit for contraband; securely stores or disposes of supplies and equipment.
• Provides health counseling and education individually or in groups as required.
• Assists Health Service Administrator in preparing and maintaining various records, reports and logs.
• Reads, analyzes, comprehends and interprets medical and technical procedures, regulations, and documents.
• Reviews, processes and responds to lawsuits; attends court hearings when necessary.
• Evaluates and recommends physical safety requirements for a safe working environment.
• Facilitates accreditation of medical program by providing required efficiency and appropriate medical services.
• Prepares and disseminates safety and accident reports; takes appropriate action in serious incidents and emergencies.
• Escorts or coordinates movement of inmates/residents for medical treatment.
• Performs searches for contraband on people and objects.
• Engages in functions in confined areas including working rotating shifts and physically checking security of doors and windows.
• Takes appropriate action to prevent or diffuse disruptive situations.
• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters including administering basic emergency medical aid and evacuations.

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