Night Shift RN with Sign on Bonus

BetterCareersGuide       |    Location:Florence AZ       |    Country:United States

Wexford 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 Full Time Night Shift Registered Nurse to join our team of healthcare professionals at Pinal County Detention Center in Florence, AZ. $5,000 Sign on Bonus POSITION SUMMARY The 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 Administrator Supervision Exercised: Supervision of LPN Relationships: 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 he