Vacancy caducado!
Why WellpathHere at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people – our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to “Always Do The Right Thing!”About this roleUnder direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Program Manager (PM), or higher medical professional, the Registered Nurse will develop, initiate and coordinate the patient plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in collaboration with the healthcare team and in compliance with all agency, local, state, federal laws and regulations.What you bring to the tableEducation for Registered Nurse:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Experience for Registered Nurse:
Minimum two years of correctional/detention facility experience
Licenses/Certifications for Registered Nurse:
Current (and must maintain) unrestricted Registered Nursing license, certification or registration in state of practice
Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA
What you will do
Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality and efficient patient care according to established standards including: accurately completing admission and other assessments, and collecting, analyzing, and prioritizing assessment data to facilitate proper patient careo Transcribe physician, PA/NP orderso Document nursing assessments using the S.O.A.P.E. formato Prepare and administer medication in accordance with physician orders including: immunizations, antibiotics, narcotic pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, insulin, blood thinners, and allergy antigens.o Initiate standardized procedures, orders, i.e., detox, opiate, alcoholo Perform 14-day physicals and sick calls as required
Perform laboratory procedures and testing to include: blood glucose with visual or meter interpretation; interpretation of skin testing results; dipstick urine; urine specific gravity
Obtain specimens for laboratory testing including but not limited to: venipuncture; straight catheterization for urine collection; throat culture; sputum specimens; stool specimens
Coordinate the activities of his/her shift, provides timely and adequate supervision to the LVNs and Medical Assistants, responds to the intake area as requested and coordinates/communicates with detention staff as needed
Maintain a clean, safe, and secure working environment
Triage and communicate with physician, PA/NP, or Nursing supervisor any potentially significant medical complaints or observations discovered during routine duties
Respond and initiate lifesaving measures to man-down calls, identify medical emergencies, and arrange for transportation to hospital
May assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process, orientation and training of new and potential staff
May participate in performance evaluations and training of other team members
Perform other duties as assigned.
Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerNeed help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Job 20-83106Facility Placer County Jail, Juvenile Hall, and South Placer JailType PRNShift Variable ShiftRecruiter Ruth CruzadoEmail [email protected]
Vacancy caducado!