- BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account
- Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent is responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.
- Assesses physical, psychological and psychosocial dimensions of patients within the healthcare unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
- Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history, and in the assessment process.
- Provides leadership to RNs, LPNs, MAs, CNAs and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care.
- Implement professional nursing services in a thorough and competent manner in accordance with standards, rules, protocols, policies and procedures.
- Make referrals to the appropriate health care provider in a timely manner based on diagnostic tests, labs, and nursing diagnosis.
- Contact physician for medication orders as necessary to ensure medication continuity of care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Pharmacology to include drug reaction, drug interaction, side effects, cautions, and contraindications.
- Participates in the training of Wexford/facility personnel on mental health required training per NCCHC and ACA standards.
- Complies with correctional facility policies and procedures
- Perform within the normal limits of the State Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, policies and procedures and facility policy/procedures and standards.
- Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned
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Registered Nurse Medical Care Unit - Joliet, IL, United States - Wexford Health Sources Inc
Description
Full-Time / 7a-3p, Work every 3rd WeekendFACILITY:
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers.
Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.
In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE... then look at Wexford Health.
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:
American Safety and Health Institute
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
correctional nursing experience a plus
