Medical Staff

1 week ago

Athens GA, United States MEDIKO Full time

MEDIKO Employee - PRN/as needed
No Sign on Bonus
00 Hourly
Job Shift
For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDI KO
At MEDI KO 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.
Lead and coordinate shift activities of facility nursing and support staff
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
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 medical treatment as per licensing authorization and state and federal regulations
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
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
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
Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment of patients, as directed by the Physician
Attend facility and corporate meetings, as required or requested
Adhere to security standards for medications, supplies and equipment
Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; Follow time record procedures, as established by MEDIKO and the correctional facility
Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures
Oversee quality assurance and infection control activities and compliance to operational standards
Participate in program development and implementation of operating policy and procedure
Communicate clearly, effectively and constructively with all MEDIKO staff and all correctional facility contacts including detention staff and patients
Promote quality assurance standards through thoroughness and completeness of tasks
Develop and maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, medical personnel and corrections staff
Promote good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments
Provide leadership to other staff, as warranted
Promote excellence in patient care by challenging and, as necessary, correcting errors of peers to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient; Develop and maintain an awareness of needed improvements in patient care, procedures, equipment and supplies and make recommendations to supervisors
Participate in nursing activities in corrections which promote the growth and development of nursing and/or patient care
Approach changes in a positive manner, motivate staff to work as a team, accept constructive criticism and learn from it
Potentially have to supervise and delegate to Unlicensed Assisted Personnel such as CMA, RMA, Med Tech, or Certified Med Aide, per the State Board of Nursing and their scop of practice and any state requirements, where the RN and UAP are working together.
Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program; Active state/commonwealth registered nursing licensure
Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting, emergency room or correctional setting
Able to operate standard office equipment to include computer, copier, fax, and telephone, and standard medical facility equipment to include, but not limited to AED, EKG, blood pressure, oxygen, glucometer, pulse oximeter, and other medical equipment, as applicable
Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
Employer-paid Life insurance policy/AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability
Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
Generous paid time off including 10 Holidays
Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Please visit our website at to learn more about opportunities with us
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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