at TAD PGS in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Two locations available
Responsibilities:
Applies and documents all elements of the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of care for patients of all ages (evaluates patient outcomes)
Utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure the highest quality of patient care
Delegate specific tasks to other caregivers (LPN, other support staff) and assume responsibility for all patient care
Works with patients, families and other healthcare workers as necessary to assist patients to their attainable level of wellness
Foster's illness prevention through assessment of detainee Health Request Forms, assessment and triage of patients, and focusing (promoting) patient education
Supports the Department of Patient Care Services policies, procedures, and standards
Assumes responsibility and accountability for maintaining a minimum of 12 (twelve) hours of in-service education annually
Assumes responsibility and accountability for acquiring and maintaining current knowledge of Correctional Standards
Administers medications according to policies and practice standards
Utilizes knowledge of pharmacology, pathophysiology, mathematics, therapeutic dosage, signs and symptoms, and side effects in the administration of medications
Ensures medication passage to all assigned detainees, reports, and documents refusals or omissions
Assesses patient needs for health care services
Physical demands include lifting, standing, and walking throughout the 100-acre compound
Demonstrates professional behavior at all times
Assesses patient needs for emergency care and initiates appropriate action
Demonstrates the ability to properly use emergency equipment
Facilitates patient transport from the division/unit to the emergency room as appropriate
Provides supervision and support to LPNs and other support staff
Collaborates with physicians, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and all healthcare team members
Fosters collaborative relationship with correctional staff
Ensures consistency and compliance with established documentation policies
Maintains safety standards within the correctional environment
Maintains ethics and confidentiality
Participates in process management in order to meet regulatory agency standards (National Commission on Correctional Healthcare, Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA, and Corporate Compliance)
Assumes responsibility for the functioning of the unit and serves as a resource person for all unit personnel, unit problems and unit activity to the House Nursing Supervisor when the manager is not on duty
Manages assignments as necessary and informs personnel of changes
Assists personnel with priority setting and delegation of work for organized workflow
Collaborates with support systems for adequate supplies and equipment for continuity of care for the current shift and oncoming shift
Makes patient rounds to evaluate patient needs, accomplishes care, and takes accountability for patient census and care needs
Assumes responsibility for implementation of physician's orders and nursing directives for patient's needs
Communicates unit activities to the Nurse Manager
Arrange staffing for oncoming shifts
Provides adequate reports to charge nurse/manager
Performs other duties as assigned
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois – required
A minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience is required
Other minimum requirements differ depending on specialty area:
Current CPR card may be required for certain specialties
BLS certification may be required for certain specialties
PALS certification may be required for certain specialties in Pediatrics
Experience in Pediatric ICU may be required for certain specialties
Desired Qualifications may vary for different specialties:
Active ACLS certification is preferred
A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing is preferred
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Job Posting:
11689392
Posted On:
Feb 19, 2024
Updated On:
Feb 29, 2024