Job Details: RN's

Company: Wexford Health Sources, Inc. – Wexford is led by an extremely talented and seasoned management team that has many decades of health care industry and corrections industry experience.

Description: At Wexford Health Sources, Inc., we believe that all people, everywhere, have the right to quality care- without judgment, without discrimination.
One of the nation's leading privately owned providers of contracted medical services for correctional facilities; we pride ourselves on providing the most comprehensive services to institutions of all types across the U.S.

Since 1992, we've built a reputation as the authority in all facets of healthcare and healthcare management for corrections. Because of our commitment to quality, we've pioneered the technologies and harnessed the resources that allow us to deliver state-of-the-art care. We serve men, women and juveniles with compassion and professionalism.

You'll find ours a unique and supportive atmosphere, where your work is respected and your ideas encouraged. You'll work with dedicated, talented individuals whose skill and compassion are unmatched in this industry. It's truly an environment well suited for professional growth and satisfaction.

We now seek: FT, PT and PRN RNs (all shifts) to work at the following location: Yavapai County Jail - Camp Verde, AZ

A professional nurse registered in the state of assignment 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.

RESPONSIBLE TO
* Medical Director
* Health Services Administrator
* Nurse Supervisor
WORKERS SUPERVISED * Licensed Practical Nurses
INTER-RELATIONSHIPS * Works closely with all clinical and administrative staff, security staff and inmates.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assesses physical, psychological and psychosocial dimensions of patients within the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
2. Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history, and in the assessment process.
3. Provides a written assessment of patient on admission, during confinement and on discharge as requested.
4. Summarizes assessment data, and makes a triage decision which is documented and communicated to other patient care providers.
5. Plans an individual treatment program.
6. Utilizes available treatment protocols as written by the Medical Director.
7. Utilizes referral process to appropriate health care providers as necessary.
8. Applies knowledge and utilizes available resources in planning care and patient teaching.
9. Consults as necessary with other nurses, physician assistants, physicians, correctional officers, etc.
10. Implements an Individual Treatment Program in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
11. Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
12. Intervenes with proper techniques, procedures and safety precautions utilizing aseptic technique and infection control to meet individual needs of patients.
13. Implements medical plan through administering medications in accordance with physician's orders.
14. Intervenes by administering medications according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy, and all other approved routes of administration.
15. Utilizes pharmacology knowledge and available resources, to include drug reaction and overdose information in administering medications.
16. Implements medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with physician's orders.
17. Intervenes by obtaining body fluid specimens and performing EKG's using proper techniques and procedures.
18. Communicates information to ancillary departments using established referral process.
19. Implements treatment plans as ordered by the physician.
20. Intervenes with proper techniques, procedures and available resources.
21. Assists the physician or physician assistant in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary and/or requested to meet individual needs of patients.
22. Implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plan as ordered by physician or physician assistant.
23. Intervenes with proper techniques and procedures and available resources of therapeutic diets and nutrition as established by the Facility.
24. Utilizes knowledge and available resources of therapeutic diets and nutrition as established by the Facility.
25. Documents' nursing encounters utilizing the Problem Oriented Medial Records format of charting as required by the Facility.
26. Communicates information to other nursing staff, Health Care Unit physicians, physician assistants, Health Care Unit supervisory personnel, and department correctional officers and departments.
27. Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.

OTHER DUTIES
* As Required
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS & LEADERSHIP
* Assesses personal and learning development needs.
* Plans and implements program to meet identified needs through in-service attendance and other format and informal means.
* Demonstrates knowledge of, and performs nursing policies and procedures
* Supports philosophy, objectives and goals of nursing department.
* Accepts staffing assignments, and performs other related duties as required or assigned by the Nurse Supervisor. 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
* Promotes quality assurance standards by participating in the quality of chart audits.
* Develops and maintains professional relationships with patients, visitors, and medical and correctional personnel. Promotes good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments.
* Provides leadership to nursing staff
* Supervises and strives for excellence in patient care by challenging and, as necessary, correcting errors of peers to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.
* Identifies existing and potential problems, and takes effective action.
* Develops and maintains an awareness of needed improvements in patient care, procedures, equipment and supplies, and makes recommendations to supervisors.
* As requested, assists in the presentation of in-service education.
* Assumes individual accountability for own conduct and maintenance of professional appearance.
* Participates in nursing activities in corrections which promote the growth and development of nursing and/or patient care.

INITIATIVE & ATTITUDE
* Conforms to Wexford Health Sources, Inc., and Facility regulations as appropriate, to include, but not be limited to:
1. Dress code
2. Schedule/time sheet
3. Safety and security regulations
4. Procedure for sick leave/vacation time/education seminars
* Maintains the confidentiality of inmate records.
* Approaches change in a positive manner.
* Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator.
* Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations.
Erin Steele
Staffing Consultant
Foster Plaza 2
425 Holiday Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(P)1-800-903-3616 ext. 209
(F)1-888-937-4471
esteele@wexfordhealth.com

Posting Date: Apr 9 08