Registered Nurse, Corrections

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Job description

Registered Nurse, Corrections

Company Overview: Our client, a leading correctional facility based in Orange County Florida, our client is dedicated to maintaining a secure and humane environment while enhancing public safety while seeking professional, committed individuals with current Florida RN or LPN licenses and relevant experience in emergency or medical nursing to join their team.

Position Summary: We are seeking a qualified candidate who will provide comprehensive medical care to inmates at the Orange County Jail along with a current Florida RN license and preferably one year of experience in emergency or critical care nursing to join their team.

Job type: On-site

Position Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care, including treatments, medication administration, and clinical oversight for inmates at the Orange County Jail.
• Conduct physical assessments, perform sick call triage, establish nursing diagnoses, and refer inmates to medical providers as needed.
• Monitor medication administration timeliness, compliance, and effectiveness. Report and respond to variances in treatment regimens.
• Ensure compliance with Corrections Health Services standards, maintain accurate logs and counts, and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Respond to medical emergencies promptly and effectively.
• Obtain samples and specimens for laboratory examinations.
• Assist physicians in clinic areas and perform routine clinic tasks.
• Participate in in-service training, mandatory continuing education, and assist in the education of staff on the units.
• Supervise line staff, manage clerical operations, and maintain unit compliance for inspections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Possesses the Ability to:

• Conduct thorough and accurate physical assessments and sick call triage.
• Administer medications and monitor their effectiveness, adhering to established protocols.
• Respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies.
• Maintain compliance with health service standards and accurately document all relevant activities.
• Educate and train staff while managing daily operations and ensuring unit compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with medical providers and other team members.

Required Experience and Education:

• Must possess a current Florida license as a registered nurse.
• Minimum one year of experience in emergency or critical care nursing preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a surgical setting or with critical care and emergency nursing is highly desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to corrections health services.
• Protocols for medication administration and management.
• Procedures for conducting physical assessments and triage.
• Compliance standards and documentation requirements in a correctional healthcare environment.
• Emergency response techniques and specimen collection processes

Sunshine Enterprise USA is an "Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons"

Compensation details: 30.95-50.36 Hourly Wage

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