Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Company: Wexford Health Sources Inc
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse
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POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Full Time 12 Hour Day or Night Shift
FACILITY: Nueces County Jail
LOCATION: Corpus Christi, TX
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.
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
* 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.
DUTIES/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 LPNs 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.
* Implements 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.
* Contacts physician for medication orders as necessary to ensure
medication continuity of care.
* Demonstrates knowledge of Pharmacology to include drug reaction,
drug interaction, side effects, cautions, and
contraindications.
* Administers 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
* Performs within the normal limits of the State Nurse Practice
Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, policies and procedures and
facility policy/procedures and standards.
* Communicates information to other nursing staff, physicians,
physician assistants, Health Services Administrator, and department
correctional officers and departments.
* Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.
* Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the HSA.
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, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse License
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Associate's Degree required; Bachelors' Degree preferred.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience;
correctional nursing experience a plus
EOE/M/F/D/V
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