Registered Nurse
Anoka, MN
Details
Hiring Company
Advanced Correctional Healthcare
Position Description
Job Details
Job Location: Anoka County Jail - MN - Anoka, MN Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: $45.00 - $50.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: 3rd Shift Job Category: Nursing/Nursing SupportDescription
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SUMMARY:
Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Â
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Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patientsÂ
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Contact practitioner to obtain ordersÂ
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Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitionerÂ
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Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriateÂ
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Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriateÂ
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Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick callÂ
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Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQIÂ
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Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicatedÂ
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Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patientsâ emotional or physical conditionÂ
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Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facilityâs policies and discharge planningÂ
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Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate formsÂ
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Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitionerÂ
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Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as requiredÂ
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Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdoseÂ
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Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutritionÂ
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Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional settingÂ
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Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisorÂ
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Notify supervisor of medical or security incidentsÂ
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Present/participate in in-service education sessionsÂ
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Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standardsÂ
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Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agenciesÂ
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Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practiceÂ
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May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilitiesÂ
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May be asked to act as a back-up to the H.S.A/Site ManagerÂ
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May be asked to train new hires and coworkersÂ
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Any and all other duties as assignedÂ
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Â
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Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standingÂ
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on trainingÂ
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Excellent documentation skillsÂ
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Knowledge of the RN scope of practiceÂ
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