REGISTERED NURSE

equiliem
US - New York - New Hyde Park
October 24, 2024
Medical

Summary of Need:

To provide nursing interventions and medication administration consistent with the established systematic problem-solving approach for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care, which are compliant with the regulatory standards in a correctional setting. Execute medical regimens as prescribed by licensed physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, and dentists. Includes advanced practice nurses such as: clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Advanced practice nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

When RN arrives, gets verbal, report from the nurse who worked the satellite unit.
Process the MD orders (i.e. input the orders into CNET, print updated MARs, verify new MARs with 2nd RN)
Medicate the patients in RCTP OB, RCTP Dorm, Long term care, infirmary Therapeutic Behavioral Unit (TBU) and General population incarcerated individuals. (GP)
Document medications given and refused.
Control and tool count (with 2nd nurse)
Stock medication accountability- count stock medications and document on the appropriate form
Assess patients brought to the satellite unit, admit to RCTP if needed (documenting RCTP admission form)
Document RCTP nursing progress notes.

Diagnose and treat a patient's health problems.
EKG's and blood draws, as well as have strong assessment skills.
Perform health assessments to identify new symptoms of possibly undiagnosed conditions or complications.
Administer medication.
Manage and deliver restorative or palliative care to the ill, disabled and dying.
Teach and counsel patients about maintenance of health and prevention of illness or complications.
Contribute as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team and as a consultant on health-related committees to plan and implement the health care needs of consumers.
Treat a patient's health problems.
Perform health assessments to identify new symptoms of possibly undiagnosed conditions or complications. Administer medication.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse in New York State.
Minimum of one (1) or more years' experience.
Highly motivated, independent thinker and self-starter.
Enthusiastic team player.

Excellent organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
Able to manage multiple projects. Strong follow-up and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills. (Word processing, office scheduling, familiar with Windows).

Shift: Full-Time Mostly evenings and nights available, with every other weekend and some holidays.

Contract Length: Up to two years.

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

Benefits offered to our workers include the following:

Medical Insurance
Vision & Dental insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Commuter Benefits
Employee Discounts & Rewards
Payroll Payment Options

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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