RN Corrections Registered Nurse (Nights) at MDPerm

Tacoma, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Intake Screening, Physical Exams, Patient Care, Sick Calls, Medication Administration, Wound Care, Vital Signs, Laboratory Specimens, Emergency Care, Clinical Supervision, Healthcare Setting, Detention, Behavioral Health, Acute Problems, Nursing Guidelines

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Registered Nurse for a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Tacoma, WA Nights 8/10/12 hr shifts DAILY DUTIES Perform intake screening and physical exams to identify conditions requiring referral or treatment. Provide care for common acute problems via nursing guidelines Complete nursing rounds for patients in infirmary care and segregated housing RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct care to patients Performs prescreening and intake screening of patients newly arrived at the facility. Uses established intake tools for gathering subjective and objective data, referring abnormal findings or responses to a medical, dental, and/or behavioral health provider Performs sick calls, assessing and treating acute problems Refers patients to an NP/PA, physician, behavioral health provider, and/or dentist Performs physical examinations Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel Administers medications as ordered. (via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other enteral and parenteral routes) Performs various treatments such as wound care, vital sign checks, electrocardiograms, etc. as ordered by a medical, dental, and behavioral health provider or registered nurse. Collects laboratory specimens and performs point-of-care testing or prepares specimens for laboratory processing. Takes appropriate action on lab results received. Respond to medical emergencies and render emergency care to stabilize patients and prevent deterioration, and transfer patients to appropriate levels of care. May be required to participate in involuntary, court-ordered care. QUALIFICATIONS Current, full and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in Washington or licensed in a compact state that allows practice in Washington Minimum one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting is preferred. Graduate from a nursing program accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing must possess a current, full, active and unrestricted registration to meet this requirement. BENEFITS 2 weeks PTO 7 paid Sick days 11 paid Federal Holidays Health Benefit ++ MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Responsibilities

The RN Corrections Registered Nurse provides direct care to patients, performs intake screenings, and assesses acute problems. They also administer medications and respond to medical emergencies.