CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - 209 County Road
Job Location : Estancia,NM, USA
Posted on : 2025-09-09T06:16:48Z
Job Description :
Certification Details- BLS
- New Mexico 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, andassisting 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 the Licensed Independent Providers for medication and treatment orders, and/or other emergencies.
- Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facility as required by their condition.
- Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
- Assist in coordinating professional medical services provided by contract personnel and seeing that their needs are addressed.
- Monitor inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases whenever appropriate.
- Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
- Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers and outside provider agencies.
- Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, using sound independent judgment.
- Regularly evaluate the provision of medical services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication of services.
- Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
- Assist Health Service Administrator with the review of medical files to ensure all provided services are documented.
- Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
- Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary, as directed or required.
- Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
- Observe and record inmate/resident behavior.
- Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment.
- Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis, as required.
- Assist Health Service Administrator to prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs.
- Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents.
- Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when necessary.
- Facilitate NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing required level of efficiency and appropriate medical services.
- Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
Job Requirements- One (1) year of professional nursing experience.
Additional Details- Required Skills & Experience: N/A
- Preferred Skills & Experience: One (1) year of professional nursing experience.