Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $1,956 per week in Estancia, NM in Estancia, NM

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Correctional RN in Estancia, New Mexico, 87016! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Registered Nurse Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: One year of professional nursing experience preferred License: Must possess current licensure in the state of employment Certifications: A valid driver's license Must-Have: Graduate from an accredited college, university, or nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing. Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and provides comprehensive nursing care. This includes executing orders from Licensed Independent Providers, dispensing and administering medications, and assisting in examinations and treatment of patients. Applies nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care, treatment, and referrals of inmates/residents. Performs all technical and clinical procedures within the scope of education and licensure. Attends sick call with the physician to evaluate inmates/residents. Prepares a list of inmates/residents to be examined and prepares the examining room 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 other emergencies. Examines and assesses new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries and refers them to emergency care as needed. Performs emergency procedures and notifies Licensed Independent Providers for treatment orders. Assists in coordinating professional medical services provided by contract personnel. Job responsibilities include: Monitoring inmate/resident hospitalizations for early releases when appropriate. Providing guidance, supervision, and monitoring of nursing care by licensed vocational and practical nursing staff. Maintaining a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, and outside provider agencies. Utilizing established corporate and facility policies in decision-making while applying sound independent judgment. Evaluating the provision of medical services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication. Maintaining absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Assisting with the review of medical files to ensure all provided services are documented. Monitoring all potential catastrophic illnesses. Auditing pharmacy use for adherence to formulary as required. Complying with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those concerning controlled substances. Observing and recording inmate/resident behavior. Inspecting the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband. Providing health counseling and health education on individual or group basis as required. Assisting in preparing and maintaining a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logs. Reading, analyzing, comprehending, and interpreting medical and technical procedures, regulations, and documents. Reviewing, processing, and responding to lawsuits, and attending court hearings when necessary. Facilitating accreditation of the medical program by providing required medical services. Preparing and disseminating safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures. Taking appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies. About the Company: TravelNurseSource