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The RN is responsible for providing care for and treating detainees in a correctional setting. Correctional nurses administer both routine and emergency medical care and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
Education
Requires graduation from a nationally accredited Registered Nursing program
Certifications
Current Registered Nursing licensure in the state of employment or ability to obtain license
Current Basic Life Support
General Duties: (not limited to but includes)
Provide patient treatments such as blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring, weight checks, nebulizer treatments, etc. as ordered by a licensed medical provider.
Screens patients and assists with sick calls. Treats inmates with problems within professional capabilities; refers other medical problems to the appropriate HSA, Provider, ALP, and/or Physician
Administer ordered medications to inmates as ordered by a licensed medical provider and approved by the medical director and document administration as required by GENESYS HEALTH policy/procedure
Carries out nursing care plans on inmates as prescribed or directed by ALP, Physician, and/or HSA.
Ensure security of area and medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority.
