Charge Registered Nurse
Wexford Health Sources
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Omaha, Nebraska
Company
Wexford Health Sources
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Type
Full Time
Job Description
POSITION: Charge Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Full-Time 3 12-Hour Day Shift
FACILITY: Douglas County Correctional Center
LOCATION: Omaha, NE
A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
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.
The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
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.
You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.
BENEFITS
We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Annual review with performance increase
- Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement saving plans
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Charge RN is responsible for the 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.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases and use available resources during the assessment process to obtain health history.
• Assesses physical, psychological and psychosocial dimensions of patients within the health care unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
• Provides a written assessment of patient on admission, during confinement and on discharge as requested.
• Summarizes assessment data and make a triage decision which is documented and communicated to other patient care providers.
• Plans and implements an individual treatment program utilizing available treatment protocols.
• Supervises nursing personnel; provides direction and guidance to nursing staff.
• Creates a cohesive work environment using effective team work & communication
• Utilizes referral process to appropriate health care providers as necessary.
• Applies knowledge and utilizes available resources in planning care and patient education.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Intervenes with proper techniques, procedures and safety precautions utilizing aseptic technique and infection control to meet individual needs of patients. Implements medical plan through administering medications in accordance with physician's orders.
• Intervenes by administering medications according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy, and all other approved routes of administration.
• Utilizes pharmacology knowledge and available resources to include drug reaction and overdose information in administering medications.
• Implements medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with physician's orders. Intervene by obtaining body fluid specimens and performing EKG's using proper techniques and procedures.
• Assists the Physician or Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary and/or requested to meet individual needs of patients.
• Consults as necessary and communicate information with other nurses, Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Correctional Officers, etc.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with staff, patients, visitors, and medical and correctional personnel.
• Accepts staffing assignments and performs other related duties as required or assigned by the Director of Nursing/Health Services Administrator.
• Develops and maintains an awareness of needed improvements in patient care, procedures, equipment and supplies and make recommendations to supervisors
• As requested, assists in the presentation of in-service education.
• Promotes quality assurance standards by participating in the quality of chart audits.
• Maintains the confidentiality of inmate records.
• Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Director of Nursing and Health Services Administrator.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LICENSING: Current, unrestricted Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Associate's Degree required; Bachelors' Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum one to two (1-2) years of clinical, supervisory experience; correctional nursing experience a plus
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