Corrections RN

The Correctional RN works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population. The Correctional RN utilizes their knowledge to address the specific challenges and limitations of the correctional environment while providing care to their patient population. This care includes both routine and emergency health care in a correctional facility setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient carePerforms focused interview to identify specific patient's needsAssesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s conditionConducts health histories on newly-admitted inmatesWhen necessary, makes referrals of inmates to the staff physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, or mental health professionalDetermines the need for emergency hospital care and ensures that all medication is administered in accordance with standard operating procedures and as ordered by the authorizing authorityCollects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from healthcare members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnosesDocuments the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventionsIdentifies and prioritizes actions based on patient care requirementsMonitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staffPerforms interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standardInitiates and evaluates patient educationRevises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventionsDocuments patient’s response to nursing and other interventionsSupervises, trains and directs other healthcare professionals on site such as LPNs, CNAs, etc.Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements

Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practicesMinimum of one year of correctional health care experience preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards of practice Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required Computer proficiency required Must be at least 18 years of age

Travel PayPackage: 36 Hours/Week

Hourly: $26 | Taxable: $936 | Stipends: $1,000 | Total Weekly Pay:$1,936

TravelPay Package: 48 Hours/Week

Hourly: $26 / OT: $39 | Taxable:$1,352 | Stipends: $1,000 | TotalWeekly Pay: $2,352

Local PayRate

Hourly $49 | OT: $73.50

LocalRate applies if residence is within 50 miles of facility

Details

Facility Name

Pamunkey Regional Jail

Position

Corrections RN

Start Date

5/6

Duration

13 Weeks (Potential of Ext)

Schedule

Days & Nights available | 36 and 48 Rotation Required

Experience

Corrections Experience Required

Submission

Resume, Requested time off, Available start date, Available times for phone screen

Additional Notes

Medium size facility: 350-400, flex of 25 daily, Will workwith same people every day"Tougher site, not due to inmate behavior, but workload and staffing shortages - need individuals that can push past this" "Need go getter attitude, with strong correctional experience"

If interested, please forward your updated resume, available start date and any requested time off that you would need to dahannon@amergis.com and I will arrange your phone screen and submission ASAP!

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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