Registered Nurse (RN)

Company: Primecare Medical Inc.
Location: Gettysburg
Posted on: August 25, 2024

Job Description:

Description:PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work in the medical department at the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex located in Gettysburg, PA.Now offering a $10,000.00 sign on bonus for full time.Current openings: Full time night shift, full time day shift and per diem days and nightsJob Responsibilities:The Registered Nurse will primarily be responsible for ensuring that the nursing practice complies with established nursing standards. In addition, the Registered Nurse will also assess and provide comprehensive treatment care while observing and maintaining security requirements. Other responsibilities will include:- Monitoring treatment services to avoid the inappropriate use and/or duplication of services Advising Health Services Administrator and Nurse Supervisor if these situations arise.- Monitoring and recommending methods to improve operational efficiency and cost containment effectiveness.- Assisting Health Services Administrator or Nurse Supervisor to coordinate and/or conduct monthly health care staff meetings, as assigned.- Providing other services and performs other duties as assigned by Nurse Supervisor, Health Services Administrator, head nurse, or corporate staff.- Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws- Providing health counseling to inmates/patients- Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Director- Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmate/patients and participates in the formulation of the plan of nursing care- Implementing treatment care plans which promote maintain and restore the well-being of inmate/patients- At a minimum of every shift, at the beginning of the shift, taking vital signs, doing a complete assessment and documenting findings on dispensary care of all inmates/patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unitThis position provides a 2 week orientation period where you will be training on-the-job and shadowing with the nursing staff.Benefits:PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and a flexible spending account.Requirements:The RN is a fast-paced position, and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. Other requirements include:Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.Clinical decision-making ability.Effective communication skills.Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency.Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!by Jobble

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