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At Recruitics JB, we are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychological, and psychosocial dimensions of patients within the healthcare unit 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.
• Provide leadership to RNs, LPNs, MAs, CNAs, and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care.
• Review and monitor all offenders receiving medications, as assigned, and maintain charts and records.
• Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and make appropriate referrals as required.
• Implement professional nursing services in a thorough and competent manner in accordance with standards, rules, protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Make referrals to the appropriate healthcare provider in a timely manner based on diagnostic tests, labs, and nursing diagnosis.
• Contact physician for medication orders as necessary to ensure medication continuity of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology to include drug reactions, drug interactions, side effects, cautions, and contraindications.
• Administer medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards and keep proper charts and records.
• Participate in the training of Wexford/facility personnel on mental health required training per NCCHC and ACA standards.
• Comply with correctional facility policies and procedures.
• Perform within the normal limits of the State Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, policies, and procedures, and facility policy/procedures and standards.
• Communicate information to other nursing staff, physicians, physician assistants, Health Services Administrator, and department correctional officers and departments.
• Respect the dignity and confidentiality of patients.
• Make suggestions for improving work conditions to the HSA.

Requirements

• Current, valid State Registered Nursing License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional nursing experience a plus.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a challenging and rewarding career, please submit your application today.

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• Current, valid State Registered Nursing License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional nursing experience a plus.

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