RN - Corrections - All Medical Personnel
Southern Illinois, IL 62864
About the Job
Position: Travel RN - Corrections
Job Description
Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients; obtain health history and provide a written assessment of patients upon admission.
During confinement, and upon discharge; document and communicate triage decision to appropriate health care provider.
Develop individual nursing care plan using nursing assessment protocols in consultation with health care providers.
According to physician orders implement medical care plans to include diagnostic tests, EKGs, etc.
Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures and approved routes of administration; nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.
Assist physician in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary.
Provide and monitor direct patient care.
Document nursing encounters utilizing the Problem Oriented Medical Records (POMR) form of charting.
Maintain accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to federal and state laws, and organizational regulations.
Coordinate with medial, dental, mental and ancillary personnel as required to ensure continuity of care.
Follow established policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Current state license as a Registered Nurse
Current CPR/BLS certification
One year experience
Other relevant professional experiences or educational backgrounds will be considered as deemed appropriate. However, when licensure is required by local, state, federal or contractual guidelines, we will not alter our position on those requirements.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Benefits
Day 1 Health benefits (Health/Vision/Dental)
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit
Travel reimbursement
State License reimbursement
Listed pay packages are based on weekly gross amounts.
Please reference Job number: 182783
