SUMMARY:

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

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  Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients 

  
  


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  Contact practitioner to obtain orders 

  
  


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  Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner 

  
  


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  Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate 

  
  


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  Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate 

  
  


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  Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call 

  
  


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  Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI 

  
  


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  Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated 

  
  


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  Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition 

  
  


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  Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning 

  
  


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  Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms 

  
  


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  Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner 

  
  


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  Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required 

  
  

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  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose 

  
  


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  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition 

  
  


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  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting 

  
  


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  Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor 

  
  


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  Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents 

  
  


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  Present/participate in in-service education sessions 

  
  


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  Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards 

  
  


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  Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies 

  
  


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  Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice 

  
  


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  May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities 

  
  


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  May be asked to act as a back-up to the H.S.A/Site Manager 

  
  


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  May be asked to train new hires and coworkers 

  
  


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  Any and all other duties as assigned