Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $1,952 per week in California City, CA in California City, CA

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Correctional RN in California City, California, 93505! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Registered Nurse Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days or Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours/week guaranteed Experience: One year of professional nursing experience preferred License: Current licensure in the state of employment Certifications: None specified Must-Have: Valid driver's license Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and provides comprehensive nursing care. Responsibilities include executing orders from Licensed Independent Providers. The RN dispenses and administers medications as required. Assists Licensed Independent Providers in examinations and treatment of patients. Applies nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care and treatment of patients. Performs all technical and clinical procedures within the scope of education and licensure. Applies appropriate nursing skills in the treatment of patients. Attends sick calls with physicians to see patients. Prepares a list of patients to be examined and prepares examining rooms and equipment. Operates pill call, dispenses medication, and documents as required by applicable policies and procedures. Calls Licensed Independent Providers for medication and treatment orders or emergencies. Examines and assesses new patients with illnesses or injuries. Refers patients to emergency rooms or other healthcare facilities as required. Performs emergency procedures as needed and notifies Licensed Independent Providers for treatment orders. Assists in coordinating professional medical services provided by contract personnel. Schedules patients considering necessary medical services. Monitors patient hospitalizations for early releases whenever appropriate. Provides guidance, supervises, and monitors nursing care provided by staff. Maintains good working relationships with facility staff and medical staff. Utilizes established policies and procedures in decision-making while using sound judgment. Regularly evaluates the provision of medical services to prevent inappropriate use. Maintains absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Assists in reviewing medical files to ensure all services are documented. Closely monitors all potential catastrophic illnesses. Audits pharmacy use for adherence to formulary as directed. Complies with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially regarding controlled substances. Observes and records patient behavior. Inspects medical units for items that could be used as contraband. Provides health counseling and education on an individual or group basis. Assists in preparing and maintaining a variety of operational records and reports. Reads, analyzes, comprehends, and interprets medical procedures and documents. Reviews and processes lawsuits and attends court hearings as necessary. Evaluates and recommends safety requirements to provide a safe working environment. Prepares and disseminates safety and accident reports as required by policies. Takes appropriate action in cases of serious incidents and emergencies. Escorts patients or coordinates their movement for medical treatment. Performs searches of people and objects to detect and identify contraband. Engages in functions in confined areas, working rotating shifts if necessary. Takes appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations. Performs rescue functions at emergencies, including administering basic medical aid. Secures and evacuates individuals from confined areas during disasters. Skills: Analysis Skills, Driver's License, Emergency Procedures, Formulary, Health Education, Healthcare, Litigation, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, People Management, Pharmacy, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Professional Services, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety About the Company: TravelNurseSource