PT Registered Nurse

Location

Laramie

Sat/Sun 6a-2p

Registered Nurses (RN) provide a full range of nursing services to inmates including assessing, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating the medical condition of inmate patients. RNs provide information to other health care team members and contribute to the maintenance or restoration of health status. Along with all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is also charged with responsibility of maintaining the security of the institution.

• Assess and identify health problems of new inmates and initiate medical records and special needs POR's.
• Respond to day-to-day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required.
• Prepare medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary.
• Practice sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies.
• Maintain IVs for IV therapies, as needed.
• Meet regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients. May serve as Charge Nurse or Acting Supervisor in the absence of the HSA, and would be responsible for delegation of assignments among staff.
• Be aware of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and the appropriate plan of action governed by triage and written guidelines.
• Capable of giving CPR instructions and able to take charge in a CPR emergency. If trained and able, would also be responsible for using AED equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment including, but not limited to: AED, EKG, blood pressure device, oxygen, sterilization, Glucometer, Doppler, and Pulse Oximeter.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to lower-level licensure employees.
• Educate patients with regard to diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of chronic medical diseases.

• Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agent at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
• Current and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse, must maintain license.

Experience in correctional healthcare preferred, but not required.

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension.
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to use a computer and learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs.
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.

• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position.
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year).
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook.
• Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements.

Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs.
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces.
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
• Ability to stay…