Regional Travel Nurse (RN)
Advanced Correctional HealthcareAbout the role
Job Details
Job Location Jackson County Detention Center - MO - Kansas City, MOPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 2 Year DegreeSalary Range $105000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage NoneJob Shift AnyJob Category Nursing/Nursing SupportDescription
BENEFITS:
- Referral program
- 401(k) w/employer match
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Professional Development
- Paid Time Off
- Disability Insurance
SUMMARY:
Our associates deliver a higher standard of medical and mental health care for an underserved population. 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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Responsible for nursing care delivery for assigned client locations.
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Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients.
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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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Record information in chronic clinic and report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition.
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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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Coordinate medical services as directed by the practitioner and provide patient education to support care.
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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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Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents.
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Attend in-service education sessions as requested by the client.
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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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Acquire professional licensure as directed.
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May be asked to train new hires and coworkers.
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Proficient in using and maintaining patient electronic healthcare records and learning AIMM electronic Medical Records (EMR).
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Acquire and maintain professional nursing licensure.
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Remain available for staffing coverage needs including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
TRAINING EXPECTATIONS:
Associates in this role are expected, as a condition of employment, to complete all training assigned within a reasonable time, generally within less than 15 days. This role includes the following training requirements:
- Obtain and maintain NCCHC CCHP certification.
- Must maintain CPR/BLS certification.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (emotional quotient; EQ):
To be successful in the organization, associates should have a high EQ. This is necessary to communicate productively, to build and maintain relationships, to recognize and reduce stress, to defuse conflict situations and to increase job satisfaction.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have the authority to hire, fire, discipline, discharge, assign overtime, and/or direct and assign work, or the ability to effectively recommend any of these actions. This role a
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