Travel Correctional Facility Registered Nurse - $2,415 per week - CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - 209 County Road : Job Details
Travel Correctional Facility Registered Nurse - $2,415 per week
CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - 209 County RoadJob Location : Estancia,NM, USA
Posted on :
2025-08-22T06:11:22Z
Job Description :
- Certification Details
- BLS
- State RN Licensure
- Job Details
- The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and provides comprehensive nursing care including executing Licensed Independent Provider's orders, dispensing and administering medications, and assisting Licensed Independent Provider in examinations and treatment of patients.
- Applies nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care, treatment and referrals of inmates/residents.
- Performs all technical/clinical procedures within the scope of education and licensure.
- Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
- Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
- Call Licensed Independent Providers for medication and treatment orders, and/or other emergencies.
- Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or those who become ill or injured; refer to emergency room or other healthcare facility as required.
- Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
- Assist in coordinating professional medical services provided by contract personnel and ensure their needs are addressed.
- Job Requirements
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with appropriate licensure.
- Perform nursing duties within scope of education and licensure.
- Apply nursing skills in care and treatment of inmates/residents.
- Additional Details
- Monitor inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases when appropriate.
- Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
- Maintain good working relationships with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers and outside agencies.
- Utilize corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in decision making.
- Regularly evaluate provision of medical services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication.
- Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
- Assist Health Service Administrator with review of medical files to ensure documentation of services.
- Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
- Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary as directed or required.
- Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially controlled substances.
- Observe and record inmate/resident behavior.
- Inspect medical unit for contraband; securely store or dispose of supplies and equipment.
- Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups as required.
- Assist Health Service Administrator in preparing and maintaining various records, reports and logs.
- Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret medical and technical procedures, regulations, and documents.
- Review, process and respond to lawsuits; attend court hearings when necessary.
- Evaluate and recommend physical safety requirements for a safe working environment.
- Facilitate accreditation of medical program by providing required medical services.
- Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports; take appropriate action in serious incidents and emergencies.
- Escort or coordinate movement of inmates/residents for medical treatment.
- Perform searches for contraband on people and objects.
- Engage in functions in confined areas including working rotating shifts and verifying security of doors and windows.
- Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse disruptive situations.
- Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters including administering basic emergency medical aid and evacuations.
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