Registered Nurse (RN) at Primecare

Town of Johnstown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

52.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Treatment Care, Security Requirements, Cost Containment, Record Keeping, Controlled Substances Management, Narcotics Management, Sharps Management, Health Counseling, Provisional Diagnosis, Symptom Observation, Clinical Decision-Making, Communication, Clinical Competency, Multi-tasking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description We are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work PRN in the Medical Department at the Fulton County Jail located in Johnstown, NY. The RN will monitor and evaluate nursing care in accordance with Personalcare philosophy, goals and objectives. This position will directly report to the Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner. openings available: PRN 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: 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. 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 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 the 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. Full Job Description: http://www.primecaremedical.com/wp-content/uploads/JD.NY-Registered-Nurse.pdf Benefits: Personalcare 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, and a tuition reimbursement program. Requirements The Registered Nurse 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. In addition, the Registered Nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located. Other requirements for the Registered Nurse include: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York. Clinical decision-making ability is required and critical to have Effective communication skills Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship Previous education and experience may be substituted in many cases. Experience in health care delivery system, a plus Company Overview: Correctional nursing provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for nurses today. In correctional healthcare, nurses are provided the opportunity to apply their hands-on assessment and clinical nursing skills on a day-to-day basis. Correctional healthcare is similar to working in an emergency room or a clinic. Each day is both challenging and rewarding in Correctional Healthcare. Nurses are involved in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, nurse sick call, and chronic care clinics. Nurses will also provide assistance to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists. Personalcare is dedicated to its employees. We will provide the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional environment. Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is primarily responsible for ensuring nursing practice complies with established standards, assessing and providing comprehensive treatment care while observing security requirements. Additional duties include monitoring services, advising administration on efficiency, maintaining controlled substance records, conducting sick calls, and documenting patient progress.