Registered Nurse - Pinckneyville Correctional Center

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POSITION:  Registered Nurse SCHEDULE:  7a-3p FACILITY: Pinckneyville LOCATION: Pinckneyville, IL Make the change to corrections now and enjoy more autonomy in your profession! Now starting at $39.00/hr.! Plus outstanding union benefits. All Shifts Available!! Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies.  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 is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including: Annual increase Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) retirement saving plan with partial match Company-paid short-term disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing and the site Medical Director, 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. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The Registered Nurse shall provide a broad range of services to the center including screening, assessment, medication delivery, treatment plans and patient education. Assesses plans and delivers nursing care to inmates. Provides leadership to LPNs, CNAs and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care. Coordinates multiple medical services for diagnostic and treatment as directed by the Medical Director, Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Enter housing units to pass medications or other medical items and to conduct medical screening when necessary. Assist in minor medical or surgical procedures. Assist in screening of emergencies for necessity and priority for referral to physician or mid- level providers and conduct daily sick call screening Check and change dressings as required or as ordered. 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. Be capable of giving CPR instructions and ability to take charge in a CPR emergency. Maintain the Problem Oriented Medical Record (POMR). Administer medications including IV therapy and IM injections and all other a