Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• Ohio RN Licensure

Job Details

• Plans and provides comprehensive nursing care including executing Licensed Independent Provider’s orders, dispensing and administering medications, and assisting Licensed Independent Provider in examinations and treatment of patients.
• Applies nursing and supervisory techniques required in the care, treatment and referrals of inmates/residents.
• Performs all technical/clinical procedures within the scope of education and licensure.
• Attends sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepares list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepares examining room and equipment.
• Operates pill call, dispenses medication and documents as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
• Calls Licensed Independent Providers for medication and treatment orders, and/or other emergencies.
• Examines and assesses new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or those who become ill or injured; refers inmates/residents to emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facility as required.
• Performs emergency procedures as needed and notifies Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
• Assists in coordinating professional medical services provided by contract personnel and ensures their needs are addressed.

Job Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited college, university or nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing.
• Must possess current licensure in the state of employment (Ohio).
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Additional Details

• Monitors inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases when appropriate.
• Provides guidance, supervises and monitors nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
• Maintains good working relationships with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers and outside provider agencies.
• Utilizes established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in decision making, using sound independent judgment.
• Regularly evaluates provision of medical services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication.
• Maintains absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
• Assists Health Service Administrator with review of medical files to ensure all provided services are documented.
• Closely monitors all potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Audits pharmacy use for adherence to formulary as directed or required.
• Complies with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Observes and records inmate/resident behavior.
• Inspects medical unit for items that could be used as contraband; securely stores or safely disposes of supplies and equipment.
• Provides health counseling and health education on individual or group basis as required.
• Assists Health Service Administrator to prepare and maintain various records, reports and logs using appropriate grammar.
• Reads, analyzes, comprehends and interprets medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents.
• Reviews, processes and responds (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attends court hearings when necessary.
• Evaluates and recommends physical safety requirements necessary to provide a safe working environment.
• Facilitates NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing required level of efficiency and approved medical services.
• Prepares and disseminates safety and accident reports as required; takes appropriate action in serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Escorts inmates/residents or coordinates their movement to and from different areas for medical treatment.
• Performs searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband, detecting and identifying objects.
• Engages in functions in confined areas including working rotating shifts and physically checking doors, windows and other areas to verify security.
• Takes appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters including administering basic emergency medical aid and evacuating people from confined areas.

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