Local Contract Registered Nurse - Correctional - $58 per hour at Equiliem summary:

Equiliem is seeking a Local Contract Registered Nurse specializing in correctional healthcare in Albion, New York. The registered nurse will provide comprehensive nursing care, including medication administration, health assessments, and patient education, in compliance with regulatory standards. This position requires a current New York State RN license and offers a flexible schedule with opportunities for both daytime and night shifts.

Equiliem is seeking a local contract nurse Correctional for a local contract nursing job in Albion, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Correctional
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Summary of Need: To provide nursing interventions and medication administration consistent with the established systematic problem-solving approach for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care, which are compliant with the regulatory standards in a correctional setting. Job duties: Diagnose and treat a patient's health problems. Perform health assessments to identify new symptoms of possibly undiagnosed conditions or complications. Administer medication. Manage and deliver restorative or palliative care to the ill, disabled and dying. Teach and counsel patients about maintenance of health and prevention of illness or complications. Contribute as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team and as a consultant on health related committees to plan and implement the health care needs of consumers. Execute medical regimens as prescribed by licensed physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, and dentists. Includes advanced practice nurses such as: clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Advanced practice nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles. Registered nurses must be licensed in New York State and have a minimum of one year work experience post licensure. Conducts nursing assessments; and obtains, records, and updates individuals' health information and vital signs, using standard instruments and procedures. Prepares individuals for and/or assists with examinations and treatments; and administers medications and nursing procedures to individuals, as prescribed. Observes, monitors, and records individuals' symptoms, conditions, and care, including diet and physical activity; and identifies and reports individuals' responses to medication or changes in health status. Serves as the nursing representative on a treatment team; provides information on nursing needs; and consults and coordinates with treatment teams and other health care disciplines to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate individuals' care. Makes clinical rounds to assess individuals' nursing care needs and observe and participate in the provision of nursing services. Provides health teaching, and education to incarcerated individuals. Conduct sick calls for incarcerated individuals, prepare comprehensive medical summary, immunizations/ vaccine administration. Other duties include: Maintain inventory standards for medicines, controlled drugs and narcotics. Review the overall health condition of youth by preparing and continually reviewing and evaluating plans of nursing intervention to ensure that such interventions are consistent with specific and comprehensive treatment plans. Participate in staff training, prepare clinical and administrative reports, maintain infection control standards, and function as a member of a treatment team. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview. Qualifications: Registered Nurse in New York State. Minimum of one (1) or more years office experience. Highly motivated, independent thinker and self-starter. Enthusiastic team player. Excellent organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills. Able to manage multiple projects. Strong follow-up and communication skills. Excellent computer skills. (Word processing, office scheduling, familiar with Windows). Shift: Days x1, Evenings x2, and Nights x1, with every other weekend and some holidays. Contract Length: Up to 2 years. Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners. Benefits offered to our workers include the following: Medical Insurance Vision & Dental insurance Life Insurance 401K Commuter Benefits Employee Discounts & Rewards Payroll Payment Options

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