Registered Nurse RN Corrections

Job DescriptionJob Description

SunPlus Data Group is looking for 1 additional Corrections Registered Nurse to work for the FCI in Seattle (Male & Female inmates) and I'd like to see if you would be interested.

• This is for 12 months and may extend
• Pay is $60 W2 hourly
• Work Schedule: The contract personnel shall work 40 hours per week, working eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, including Federal Holidays. Work hours will normally be between 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution.

Description:

The Contractor's duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Provides direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, professional, and agency standards. Provides nursing care of a general nature to inmates in the institution hospital/clinic, and may be provided to patients in specific areas, e.g., psychiatric, operating room, orthopedics, geriatrics, etc.
• Performs a broad range of therapeutic measures such as care for patients with varying health problems, i.e., chronic diseases, comorbidities, chronic pain, wound management, patient education, end of life care, interventions for acute care needs. Implements established protocols and standing orders for handling inmate complaints during sick call and initiates emergency care as needed according to institution policy.
• Develops a nursing assessment for each patient, to include planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. May assess and identify high risk symptoms/behaviors in patients, to include suicidal risk, homicidal risk and risk for verbal and/or physical abuse. Completes nutritional screening as part of the assessment and refers patient to a dietitian for a nutritional assessment if necessary. Incumbent monitors, evaluates and revises the plan of care as needed. Incumbent is proactive in monitoring and achieving patient safety goals. Ongoing responsibilities for hand-off communication and medication reconciliation. Provides valuable input to the healthcare team regarding the discharge planning needs of a patient. Delegates and coordinates care based on assessments and competency level of subordinates.
• Communicates with co-workers reporting patient care needs and clinical issues. Serves as an integral member of Interdisciplinary and Unit Team Meetings.
• In providing nursing care, adheres to infection control policies and procedures. Administers treatment and procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort. Medications are administered as prescribed and documented in accordance with BOP and institution policy and procedure. Must maintain an accurate inventory of all needles, syringes, and controlled substances.
• Assesses a patient’s condition on an on-going basis and provide appropriate intervention, as well as refer patients to the appropriate medical practitioner. Identifies changes in their condition and takes appropriate action. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, monitors and documents progress toward identified goals, and reports information to the inter-disciplinary team for use in re-evaluating the plan of care.
• Interviews patients to obtain health history and records/documents findings of patient care activities on appropriate records. Must complete written or electronic medical record documentation in an accurate, well-organized, legible and timely manner.
• Competently utilizes specialized monitoring equipment including but not limited to EKG machines, blood pressure machines, cardiac monitors, traction equipment, glucometers, defibrillators, IV infusion pumps, etc.
• May have responsibility for reviewing laboratory data and facilitating review of the results with the Medical Officer. Notifies the Medical Officer when critical laboratory values are received.
• Promotes individual and group well-being through health education activities including health counseling, health teaching, and formal programs in health education. Utilizes Preventive Health Guidelines to monitor age related healthcare needs.
• May assist in coordinating arrangements, as well as transporting and escorting patients to local community health facilities. Communicates critical information to his/her supervisor or to staff at the local hospital.
• Maintains patient’s privacy and confidentiality. Performs nursing care in a manner which demonstrates respect for a patient’s dignity, personal preference, or culture.
• Utilizes evidence-based medicine to promote a healthful environment and reduce the incidence of communicable diseases within the correctional setting.
• Performs related duties as required but accepts only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience and nursing licensure laws.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.
• National Council Licensure Examination.
• An active, current, full, and unrestricted license or registration in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) from a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• At least 6 months of applicable experience,
• Current CPR certification.

Company DescriptionSunPlus Data Group is a company whose senior management has logged more than 60 man-years in managing Projects, Software engineering, production, and supply chain processes in Government, Aerospace / Aviation, Defense, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Energy, and Communications industries. SunPlus offers market-tested industry-specific solutions and consulting services ranging from project portfolio management, program management, business process automation, business intelligence, and advanced analytics to staffing and outsourcing.

Over the last 20 years, SunPlus Data Group has grown from a five-person technology company to a full-blown consulting and project management consultancy firm. SunPlus consultants have logged thousands of billable hours working with diverse clients nationwide.

SunPlus Data Group, Inc is an SBA 8(a) Certified, GSA schedule holder and Minority Owned firm based in Atlanta, GA providing services to our clients all over the United States.Company DescriptionSunPlus Data Group is a company whose senior management has logged more than 60 man-years in managing Projects, Software engineering, production, and supply chain processes in Government, Aerospace / Aviation, Defense, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Energy, and Communications industries. SunPlus offers market-tested industry-specific solutions and consulting services ranging from project portfolio management, program management, business process automation, business intelligence, and advanced analytics to staffing and outsourcing. \r
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Over the last 20 years, SunPlus Data Group has grown from a five-person technology company to a full-blown consulting and project management consultancy firm. SunPlus consultants have logged thousands of billable hours working with diverse clients nationwide.\r
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SunPlus Data Group, Inc is an SBA 8(a) Certified, GSA schedule holder and Minority Owned firm based in Atlanta, GA providing services to our clients all over the United States.

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