RN -
Company: Wexford Health Sources Inc
Location: Florence
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Registered NurseFull Time (36 hours per week)7AM-7PM (Every
other Weekend)Pinal County Detention CenterFlorence, AZWexford
Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional
health care companies, provides clients with experienced management
and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that
control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades,
Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise
and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy,
utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing,
and quality management services.At Wexford Health our philosophy is
that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We
simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is
our venue.Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a
Registered Nurse to join our team of healthcare professionals at
Pinal County Detention Center in Florence, AZ.POSITION SUMMARYThe
Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care
through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation
and evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching activities
and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of
professional nursing. Interrelates and works effectively with
patients, medical and other nursing staff, security staff at all
levels, and administrative and support staff.Supervision Received:
Direct supervision from Health Services AdministratorSupervision
Exercised: Supervision of LPNRelationships: Interacts with all
health care unit personnel, site administration staff, security
staff, clinical providers, regional team members and corporate
staff as required.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Assess plans
and deliver nursing care to inmates; and implement clinical and
technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies
and procedures Check and change dressings as required or as
ordered. Administer medications including IV therapy and IM
injections and all other approved routes of administration per the
order of the physicians/mid-level providers. Plan individual
treatment programs as required and implement treatment plans as
ordered by the physician. Intervene with proper techniques,
procedures and safety precautions utilizing aseptic technique and
infection control to meet individual needs of patients. Implement
medical plan through administering medications in accordance with
physician's orders. Intervene by obtaining body fluid specimens and
performing EKG's using proper techniques and procedures. Utilizes
available treatment protocols as written by the Medical Director.
Assist in minor medical or surgical procedures. Enter housing units
to pass medications or other medical items and to conduct medical
screening when necessary. Assist in screening of emergencies for
necessity and priority for referral to physician or mid-level
providers and conduct daily sick call screening. Coordinate
multiple medical services for diagnostic and treatment as directed
by the Medical Director, Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse
Practitioner. Provide a written assessment of patient on admission,
during confinement and on discharge as requested. Summarize
assessment data and make a triage decision which is documented and
communicated to other patient care providers. Apply knowledge of
illnesses, injuries and diseases using available resources in
obtaining a health history and in the assessment process.
Communicate information to other nursing staff, Health Care Unit
physicians, physician assistants, Health Care Unit supervisory
personnel and department correctional officers and departments.
Consult with other nurses, physician assistants, physicians, and
correctional officers, as necessary. Communicate information to
ancillary departments using established referral process. Provide
leadership to LPNs and other nursing paraprofessional staff in
patient care. As requested, assist in the presentation of
in-service education. Maintain the Problem Oriented Medical Record;
and document nursing encounters utilizing the Problem Oriented
Medical Record format of charting as required by the facility.
Promote quality assurance standards by participating in the quality
of chart audits. Develop and maintain professional relationships
with patients, visitors, and medical and correctional personnel.
Promote good working relationships among staff and between other
disciplines and departments Notify supervisor and complete written
reports for any medical or security incidents.ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Present/participate in in-service education
sessions. Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology including drug
reaction/overdose. Maintain working knowledge of therapeutic diets
and nutrition and implement as per orders. Maintain working
knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as
applied to the correctional setting. Recommend improved procedures,
equipment and supplies to the supervisor. Plan and implement
programs to meet identified needs through in-service attendance and
other formal and informal means. Apply knowledge and utilize
available resources in planning care and patient teaching.
Supervise and strive for excellence in patient care by challenging
and, as necessary, correcting errors of peers to ensure the safety
and well-being of the patient. Performs within the normal limits of
the State Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses and Wexford
Health and facility policies, procedures and standards. Comply with
correctional facility's policies and procedures. Perform other
duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities outlined herein
are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other
duties as required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands that are
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential
duties are routinely performed in a general office and clinical
environment. Duties may require work in at a station/desk and
entail paperwork, use of computers, fax machines, copiers, and
other business machines and medical equipment. Essential duties may
require the following physical demands: the strength to lift and
carry material weighing up to 30 pounds; vision to read printed
materials and computer screen; walking; reaching; carrying;
stooping; bending; squatting; prolonged sitting; handling (hand
movement); hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the
telephone; intellectual skills including short and long term
memory, abstract reasoning, and decision making.Must be able to
ambulate throughout the facility for extended periods of time;
specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus; must be able to
clearly communicate orally and via written and typed correspondence
and notes using various forms, records, charts, and electronic
media.This position may require rotating assignments, operating on
a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week schedule where employee is subject
to both voluntary and mandatory overtime.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSLicensingCurrent Arizona
Registered Nursing (RN) LicenseCertificationCurrent CPR
CertificationEducationGraduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN
PreferredPreferred experienceOne (1) year clinical experience,
preferredcorrectional experience, a plusOther preferred knowledge,
skills and abilities Flexible, dependable, and reliable Strong
interpersonal skills Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates knowledge of and performance of nursing policies and
procedures Ability to competently manage multiple priorities
simultaneously Be capable of giving CPR instructions and ability to
take charge in a CPR emergency Ability to work in a stressful
environment Support philosophy, objectives and goals of nursing
department Assume individual accountability for own conduct and
maintenance of professional appearance Approach change in a
positive manner Maintain the confidentiality of inmate records Must
be able assist staff with various policies, administrative and
organizational projects. "team-player" as this position requires
daily coordination with other coworkers.
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