Job Description

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Job Title: Local Registered Nurse

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Duration: 3 Months (Ext. Possible)

Job Description:

Utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as primary focus. Works with a variety of healthcare professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Frequently functions guided by nursing protocols.

JOB DUTIES

1.Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility. This includes the ability to perform continuous CPR until properly relieved.

2. Administers and documents medications on the Medication Administration Record. Documents all nursing care provided.

3. Performs histories and physicals on inmates. Assesses patient health status and refers to appropriate level of healthcare provider. Physically assists Physician in patient examinations and treatments. Implements and follows up on Physician / Dentist verbal and written orders.

4. Teaches healthcare information to patients and correctional staff.

5. Collects samples, specimens and cultures per Physician orders.

6. Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills. Follows security regulations for keys, sharps and controlled medications. Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.

7. Performs venipuncture and I.V. therapy.

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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

9. Other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

2. Current valid state license for Registered Nurse.

3. Possesses an active CPR certification.

exposure to weather, temperature extremes and hazardous road conditions. Frequent standing and walking while presenting or performing job duties. Adheres to site/contract specific on-call requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees must be able to perform the following:

1. Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.

2. Required to kneel, stoop, crouch and/or crawl occasionally. Frequent walking throughout site; to include walking up and down flights of stairs.

3. Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job.

4. Occasional running when responding to emergencies; must be able to perform BLS.

 

4. Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.

5.Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Correctional officers provide security; however, some degree of risk of verbal and physical assault from inmates exists. As in any healthcare setting, employees may be exposed to communicable and/or infectious diseases. Inside work with periodic traveling (inter and intra state) to other locations with Disclaimer: The essential duties listed are representative of the major duties of this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above, consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.