Registered Nurse - Arlington, United States - Mediko Inc

Mediko Inc

Verified Company

Arlington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO

At
MEDIKO** our work is mission driven by our desire to help others.

We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities.

We are hiring for the following:

Position:
Registered Nurse

Schedule:
Days

Location:
Arlington County Detention Center

Pay Rate:
$42

Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate shift activities of facility nursing and support staff
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, MEDIKO and facility policies, and accepted nursing protocols and procedures
Coordinate services with other patient care units/areas and provide nursing services and patient care as appropriate
Monitor all offsite referrals and provide case management services
Prepare, monitor and coordinate the daily patient care activities of the unit to ensure all physician orders are implemented and all patient encounters are documented
Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients within the health care units and, as necessary, in the housing units
Participate in the screening, evaluation, assessment and care of the patients in intake screening, sick call, clinics and including segregation units
Provide a written assessment of patient on admission, during confinement and on discharge, as requested
Provide medical treatment as per licensing authorization and state and federal regulations
Provide prescribed treatment, to include medication, to patients, as medically required and as prescribed through Physician or Physician Extender
Summarize assessment data and make a triage decision which is documented and communicated to other patient care providers
Plan individual treatment programs in accordance with treatment protocols and processes, as established by MEDIKO and the Medical Director
Follow established referral process to appropriate health care providers, as necessary
Administer medications, including IV therapy, in accordance with Physician or Physician Extender orders
Provide various areas of medical care, as necessary or assigned, to include, but not be exclusive of intake/receiving screening, medical history, physicals, medical distribution and infirmary coverage
Assist Physician and/or Physician Extender during examination and treatment; prepare equipment for such examination, as necessary
Document medical history and treatment of patients in accordance with standard medical record procedures; document nursing encounters utilizing the Problem Oriented Medical Records (POMR) form of charting
Assist the Physician in medical or minor surgical procedures, as necessary and/or requested
Supervise and coordinate the work of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses to ensure an efficient working environment
Implement and monitor nutrition and therapeutic diet plan, as ordered by the Physician or Physician Extender using established therapeutic diet plan referral process
Facilitate and participate in patient educational health programs
Participate in continuing education and inservice training to maintain professional standards, capabilities and proficiencies
Participate in the orientation and training of new employees
Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding privacy of patient medical information
Participate in cost containment goals, standards, and activities
Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment of patients, as directed by the Physician
Attend facility and corporate meetings, as required or requested
Uphold all rules and regulations governing patient confidentiality
Maintain working knowledge of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and assist as procedures warrant
Adhere to security standards for medications, supplies and equipment
Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Participate in CQI activities, if requested
Follow time record procedures, as established by MEDIKO and the correctional facility
Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures
Oversee quality assurance and infection control activities and compliance to operational standards
Participate in program development and implementation of operating policy and procedure
Communicate clearly, effectively and constructively with all MEDIKO staff and all correctional facility contacts including detention staff and patients
Assist other team members with their work, as necessary
Promote quality assurance standards through thoroughness and completeness of tasks
Develop and maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, medical personnel and corrections staff
Respect dignity and confidentiality of pati