Job Description

Address:Boyds MD, 20841
Details: Serve as the MAT nursing team member who will be the primary team member to work inside the jail. Facilitate Medication induction and continuation of arriving clients at the jail. Complete nursing assessment of new referrals, complete urinalysis and vital signs, give injections. Attend and participate in team meetings. Facilitate remote medical appointments.

• Schedule/Contract:7/1/2024-9/30/2024 (extension possible). 40 hours/week. 7a-330p shift M-F

The Registered Nurse (RN) (Medical) is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Nursing Supervisor and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to identify, assess, and respond to a wide range of physical, psychological, and social needs of patients.

• Associate's degree required
• Active RN license to practice in Maryland.
• Current tuberculosis documentation.
• Active BLS/CPR.
• Ability to pass a criminal background clearance and drug screen
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a RN preferred in a community outpatient clinic, hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
• Corrections experience preferred.

 

Responsibilities for correctional nurse

• Writes up medical information gathered during patient interviews according to DRC Bureau of Medical Services guidelines, policies, protocols & related ACA standards currently in practice, documenting all assessments & diagnostic impressions, any other treatment plans & follow-up parameters

• Cooperates with CMO medical quality oversight & accept suggestions, redirection, and guidance

• Takes outpatient call as directed by the CMO, after approval by the BOMS State Medical Director

• May be required to work at more than one institution

• Under the direction of the institutional Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Correctional Nurse  will monitor progress of and intervene in the course of chronic illnesses, using the DRC policies and protocols for guidance

• Cooperates with CMO medical quality oversight & accepts suggestions, redirection, and guidance

Qualifications for correctional nurse

• Current CPR and BLS card

• One year of full-time experience providing hands-on health care

• Must have four years of clinical experience

• Must be able to communicate effectively with professional nursing staff, medical staff and allied health professionals attending or lecturing in classes

• Must have superior writing skills to compose course outlines, objectives and manuals

• Must demonstrate competence in technical skills and knowledge related to assigned clinical area

1st Choice is a professional management consulting firm with more than two decades of experience delivering innovative consulting, technology, and staffing solutions to federal and commercial organizations throughout the United States. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Remote job, Shift work,

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