REGISTERED NURSE
Company: WEXFORD HEALTH SOURCES INC
Location: Canton
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
-Registered NurseFull-Time 7a-3p, off M/F/EOW -Illinois River
Correctional CenterCanton, IL
Our Competitive Rates Range From $36.06 to $44/hourSign On Bonus
Available! -
BENEFITS
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
- Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick
leave
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross
BlueShield
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement saving plan with match
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account
- Continuing education options
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, the
incumbent is responsible for delivery of patient care through the
nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching activities and
ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional
nursing. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable
throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.
- Assesses physical, psychological and psychosocial dimensions of
patients within the healthcare unit and, as necessary, in the
housing units.
- Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases using
available resources in obtaining a health history, and in the
assessment process.
- Provides leadership to RNs, LPNs, MAs, CNAs and other nursing
paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of
patient care.
- Reviews and monitors all offenders receiving medications, as
assigned and maintains charts and records.
- Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective
interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information
and make appropriate referral as required.
- Implement professional nursing services in a thorough and
competent manner in accordance with standards, rules, protocols,
policies and procedures.
- Make referrals to the appropriate health care provider in a
timely manner based on diagnostic tests, labs, and nursing
diagnosis.
- Contact physician for medication orders as necessary to ensure
medication continuity of care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Pharmacology to include drug reaction,
drug interaction, side effects, cautions, and
contraindications.
- Administer medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent
with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards and
keeps proper charts and records.
- Participates in the training of Wexford/facility personnel on
mental health required training per NCCHC and ACA
standards.
- Complies with correctional facility policies and
procedures
- Perform within the normal limits of the State Nurse Practice
Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, policies and procedures and
facility policy/procedures and standards.
- Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction,
performs other related duties as required or assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTSThe following requirements list the minimum to
qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may
be accepted.LICENSURE: - -Current, valid IL State Registered
Nursing License
CERTIFICATION: -Current CPR Certification
EDUCATION: -Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: - -Minimum one (1) year of clinical
experience; correctional nursing experience a plus
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EOE/M/F/D/V
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Keywords: WEXFORD HEALTH SOURCES INC, Peoria , REGISTERED NURSE, Healthcare , Canton, Illinois
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