Job Description
Responsibilities
Provide holistic (RN) nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.Assess physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients; obtain health history and provide a written assessment of patients upon admission.During custody and upon discharge, document and communicate triage decisions to the appropriate health care provider.Develop individual nursing care plans using nursing assessment protocols in consultation with health care providers.Implement medical care plans to include diagnostic tests, EKGs, etc., according to physician orders.Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures, and approved routes of administration; nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.Assist physician in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary.
Qualifications
Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN)Current CPR certificateProficient with ele...