Corrections Nurse (RN) - Nights

A correctional facility in Florida is currently seeking a new, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Night shift team. In this role, the Corrections Nurse (RN) will be responsible for planning and providing comprehensive nursing care to patients of the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Execute Licensed Independent Provider’s orders
• Dispense and administer medications
• Assist the Licensed Independent Provider in examinations and treatment of patients
• Attend sick call with the Physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; and, 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
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current, unrestricted FL Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

• 1+ year of Nursing experience