Med Surg RN

IMPORTANT – TRAVEL ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel stipend and travel-related benefits. The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and provides comprehensive nursing care including, but not limited to, executing Licensed Independent Provider’s orders, dispensing and administering medications, and assisting Licensed Independent Provider in examinations and treatment of patients.

Applies nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care, treatment and referrals of inmates/residents. Performs all technical/clinical procedures within the scope of his/her education and licensure. Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.

Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment. Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures. Call the Licensed Independent Providers for medication and treatment orders, and/or other emergencies.

Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facility as required by their condition. Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders. Assist in coordinating professional medical services provided by contract personnel and seeing that their needs are addressed.