Job Description

Job description:

Position: : RN Correctional

Location: Eden Detention Center- Eden, TX

Hours per week: 36 hr. and 48 hr. Rotational

Assignment Length: 08 weeks with Possibility of extension

Employment Type: Travel/Local

Requirements:

• BLS (AHA) - Required

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• BLS (AHA) - Required

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• TX/ Compact

Responsibilities :

• Monitor, as directed, inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations for early releases whenever appropriate.
• Provide guidance, supervise, and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
• Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers and outside provider agencies.
• Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.
• Regularly evaluate the provision of medical services to prevent the inappropriate use, or duplication of those services.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
• Assist Health Service Administrator with the review of medical files to determine all provided services are documented.
• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary, as directed or required.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Observe and record inmate/resident behavior.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Health Insurance (Vison, Medical and Dental through Blue Cross)
• Referral Bonus
• 401(k) Investment Plan
• Personal assistance before, during, and after assignments
• Assistance for medical compliance requirements

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