PRN Float Registered Nurse

Job DetailsJob Location: MN Float Pool- Owatonna - Owatonna, MN 55060Position Type: PRNEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $60.00 - $60.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: Nursing/Nursing SupportBenefits

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 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. 

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


Contact practitioner to obtain orders 


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


Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate 


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


Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call 


Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI 


Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated 


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


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


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


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


Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required 

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


Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition 


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


Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor 


Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents 


Present/participate in in-service education sessions 


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


Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies 


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


May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities 


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


May be asked to train new hires and coworkers 


Any and all other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing 


Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training 


Excellent documentation skills 


Knowledge of the RN scope of practice