Registered Nurse Job Listing at Wexford Health Sources in Kingman, AZ (Job ID 5279859-2024-09-30)

Description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

Needed Full Time RN at Mohave County Prison

JOB RELATIONS

REPORTS TO:

Clinical supervision provided by the Director of Nursing and administrative supervision provided by the Health Services Administrator (HSA)

SUPERVISES:

None exercised in this position.

INTER-RELATES WITH:

Works effectively with medical and nursing staff, patients, administrative staff, security staff at all levels, and administrative and support staff (i.e., pharmacy, mental health, laboratory, etc.) and regional team members as required

DUTIES/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 LPNs and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care.
• Reviews and monitors all offenders receiving medications, as assigned and maintains charts and records.
• Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and make appropriate referral as required.
• 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/provider 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.
• Administer medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards and keeps proper charts and records.
• Participates in the training of Wexford/facility personnel on mental health required training per NCCHC and ACA standards, as applicable.
• 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.
• Communicates information to other nursing staff, physicians, physician assistants, Health Services Administrator, and department correctional officers and departments.
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.
• Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Director of Nursing or HSA.

Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Office

Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.

Travel

Not applicable

Minimum Requirements:

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

JOB RELATIONS

REPORTS TO:

Clinical supervision provided by the Director of Nursing and administrative supervision provided by the Health Services Administrator (HSA)

SUPERVISES:

None exercised in this position.

INTER-RELATES WITH:

Works effectively with medical and nursing staff, patients, administrative staff, security staff at all levels, and administrative and support staff (i.e., pharmacy, mental health, laboratory, etc.) and regional team members as required

DUTIES/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 LPNs and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care.
• Reviews and monitors all offenders receiving medications, as assigned and maintains charts and records.
• Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and make appropriate referral as required.
• 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/provider 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.
• Administer medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards and keeps proper charts and records.
• Participates in the training of Wexford/facility personnel on mental health required training per NCCHC and ACA standards, as applicable.
• 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.
• Communicates information to other nursing staff, physicians, physician assistants, Health Services Administrator, and department correctional officers and departments.
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.
• Makes suggestio

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