RN - Registered Nurse Nursing - Healthcare - PrimeCare Medical (York, PA) in York, Pennsylvania For Sale
RN - Registered Nurse Nursing - Healthcare
Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Registered Nurses to work Per Diem in the medical department at the York County Prison. In this role, the RN will monitor and evaluate nursing care in accordance with PrimeCare Medical (PCM) philosophy, goals and objectives. This position will directly report to the Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner.
RN - Registered Nurse Nursing - Healthcare
Job Responsibilities
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.
Other responsibilities will include:
Functioning as Charge Nurse in the absence of Health Services Administrator/Designee
Using factual data and sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of a staff nurse
Ensuring compliance with established standards of PCM
Ensuring that the proper flow of relevant information (inmate/patient information, unit problems) is disseminated to appropriate personnel
Monitoring treatment services to avoid the inappropriate use and/or duplication of services Advising Health Services Administrator and Nurse Supervisor if these situations arise
Monitoring and recommending methods to improve operational efficiency and cost containment effectiveness
Monitoring physical safety requirements for inmate/patients and staff to ensure a safe working environment
Assisting Health Services Administrator or Nurse Supervisor to coordinate and/or conduct monthly health care staff meetings, as assigned
Providing other services and performs 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 call for inmate/patients and provide 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 participates 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, at the beginning of the 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.
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