Job Description

Opportunity:


RN - Correctional Facility Nurse


Job Details:


• Work a combination of two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts per week
• Shifts will vary between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays as necessary
• 26-week assignment
• Work in a highly autonomous setting where a provider is not always on-site
• Assess patient conditions utilizing the nursing process to ensure appropriate management of acute and chronic diseases or terminal conditions
• Monitor and report observed reactions to treatments or medications and changes in patient physical or mental health
• Administer medications adhering to medication rights for patient safety
• Complete medication refills per provider orders and established procedures
• Accurately and timely transcribe provider orders
• Assess signs and symptoms of patients reporting health concerns and implement appropriate care interventions based on assessment outcomes
• Treat conditions within the scope of nursing practice utilizing established nursing protocols
• Complete point of care sample collection including phlebotomy
• Administer vaccines and other IM/SubQ medications
• Lead emergency response and implement appropriate interventions for patients experiencing physiological distress in alignment with BLS standards
• Delegate and oversee tasks to both licensed and unlicensed personnel per licensure and scope of practice
• Accurately and completely document all patient care and encounters within an electronic healthcare record
• Provide patient education regarding medications, medical diagnoses, and interventions while promoting engagement in individual plan of care


Facility:


This correctional facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to an incarcerated patient population within a secure institutional environment. The facility operates with a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, supporting both acute and chronic disease management alongside mental health needs. Nursing staff play a critical and autonomous role in delivering quality care, working within established protocols and collaborating with on-site and remote providers to ensure patient safety and well-being.


Location:


Oregon, WI


Oregon, Wisconsin is a welcoming small town located just south of Madison, offering residents a peaceful community feel with easy access to the vibrant culture, dining, and entertainment of a major city. The area is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, providing excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and exploring the scenic Wisconsin countryside.

Job Tags

Remote work, Shift work, Weekend work

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