Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Company: Wexford Health Sources Inc
Location: Joliet
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse
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POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Full-Time 6a-6p/6a-2p (Works every third weekend
only!)
FACILITY: Joliet Treatment Center - Correctional Facility
LOCATION: Joliet Illinois
A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest
correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our
team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally
millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical
and mental health services.
The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished
backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral
health professionals represent the patient's first experience with
quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every
day.
When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your
career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care
for patients that cannot care for themselves.
You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE---
then look at Wexford Health.
Pay: $44.00 per hour
Shift Differentials available between the specified hours below
3p - 11p = an additional $4/per hour
11p - 7a = an additional $3/per hour
BENEFITS
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:
* Annual Increase
* 40 Paid Days Off per year
* BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance
* Dental and Vision insurance
* 401(k) plan with 50% 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 REQUIREMENTS
The 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-Accepted:
* American Red Cross
* American Heart Association
* American Safety and Health Institute
* Psychiatric Nurse Certification Preferred
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience;
correctional nursing experience a plus
EOE/M/F/D/V
19800
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