Registered Nurse

Company: Kurect
Location: Fresno
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

Registered nurses are an integral part of health care delivered in correctional settings collecting information regarding past medical histories, current status and patient health concerns. Nurses provide ongoing assessment; direct, hands-on patient care; and education as many individuals incarcerated frequently do not receive regular medical care. Given this lack of medical management outside correctional care, it may be here a patient is first diagnosed with a chronic condition and receive education to manage the condition. Additionally, Registered Nurses may be supervising the care provided by Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses. Duties: ?Work under the supervision of the Health Services Administrator, Director of Nursing or Charge Nurse Transcribe physician, PA/NP ordersPrepare and administer medication in accordance with physician orders including: immunizations, antibiotics, narcotic pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, insulin, blood thinners and allergy antigens Initiate standardized procedures, orders, i.e. detox, opiate, alcoholPerform intakes, 14-day physicals and sick calls as requiredProvide health education to inmates as well as custody staffMakes observation rounds on patients and records progress notes. ?RequirementsGraduation from an accredited school of nursing Current non-restrictive state or compact license as a Registered NurseAmerican Heart Association BLS/CPRCorrections experience preferred by not required Professional, friendly, can do attitudeExcellent communication skillsBasic computer skillsBenefitsMedical InsuranceDental Insurance Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account Life Insurance401(K) MatchingPaid Time OffFlexible SchedulingCME Allowance

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