Temporary Float Pool Nurse - State of Colorado : Job Details

The Colorado Department of Corrections operates prison facilities throughout Colorado. We are seeking a flexible temporary employee to join our team. This position is a float pool nurse. This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated inmate in either an outpatient clinic, infirmary, or specialized cell house setting for acute care, chronic support and emergency interventions. Nurse I's are responsible for, but not limited to, the following:Documents in a accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate medical records;Provides standardized patient education within established nursing guidelines;Transcribes medical orders and reports at change of shifts;Preserves confidentiality;Provides physical care and treatments, administers medications, collaborates on treatment plans, employs infection control measures, provides crises intervention, interviews and triages inmates and performs patient and staff instruction; Assists physicians, physician assistants, and n...Float, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare, Medication