Registered Nurse; RN night Shift

Pay:
Competitive

Location:

La Plata, Maryland

Employment Type:

Full-Time

We are looking for dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work Full-Time on day or night shift in the medical department at the Charles County Detention Center located in La Plata, MD. In this role, the RN will monitor and evaluate nursing care in accordance with Prime Care Medical (PCM) philosophy, goals, and objectives. This position will directly report to the Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner.

The Registered Nurse will primarily be responsible for ensuring that the nursing practice complies with established nursing standards. In addition, the Registered Nurse will also assess and provide comprehensive treatment care while observing and maintaining security requirements.

• Monitoring treatment services to avoid the inappropriate use and/or duplication of services, advising the Health Services Administrator and Nurse Supervisor if these situations arise.
• Monitoring and recommending methods to improve operational efficiency and cost containment effectiveness.
• Assisting Health Services Administrator or Nurse Supervisor to coordinate and/or conduct monthly health care staff meetings, as assigned.
• Providing other services and performing other duties as assigned by Nurse Supervisor, Health Services Administrator, head nurse, or corporate staff.
• Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Providing health counseling to inmates/patients.
• Conducting sick calls for inmate/patients and providing provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Director.
• Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmate/patients and participating in the formulation of the plan of nursing care.
• Implementing treatment care plans which promote, maintain, and restore the well-being of inmate/patients.
• At a minimum of every shift, taking vital signs, doing a complete assessment, and documenting findings on dispensary care of all inmates/patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unit.

This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on-the-job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Prime Care believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, generous PTO, 401k with match, a health savings account, and a tuition reimbursement program.

The RN is a fast-paced position, and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. Other requirements include:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state in which the facility is located.
• Clinical decision-making ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrate clinical competency.
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.

The Choice for Quality Correctional Healthcare