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Huntsville, TX
4 RN - Correctional Medicine CONTRACTS 8 Weeks
Job #: 10991
Job Details
| Salary: |
Depends on experience and benefits elected |
| Job Type: |
RN |
| Job Locale: |
Local Job |
| Facility Type: |
Correctional Facility |
Job Description
RN's needed to work in correctional facilities on an 8 week contract in Huntsville, TX starting on Dec. 1st. Both day and night available. Correctional experience is a plus BUT NOT REQUIRED.
Brief job description:
Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to inmates.
Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the physician
Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required.
Assist physician in minor medical or surgical procedures.
Assist in screening of apparent emergencies for necessity and priority to be seen by the physician and conduct daily sick call screening & Med Pass
Check and change surgical dressings as required.
Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose.
Maintain working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition.
Maintain working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting.
Be capable of giving CPR instructions and ability to take charge in a CPR emergency.
Maintain the Problem Oriented Medical Record.
Administer medications including IM injections upon physician's orders.
Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to Supervisor.
Participate in periodic quality of care and chart review.
Job Requirements
*Current and valid license and/or certification from the state of practice.
*A minimum of (1) One year of experience are required, depending on the service area and classification applied for.
*Certain tests, x-rays, immunity, vaccination are required.
*Successful completion of a competency screening related to area of expertise.
*Verifiable prior employment.
*Background check and/or fingerprinting (state / client-specific)
*Pass Drug/alcohol screen
Supplemental Advantages
- Supplemental Health Care is a leading health care staffing company with over 50 locations and two travel divisions nationwide. We specialize in placing nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and other professionals in great jobs at top health care facilities coast-to-coast.
In addition to increased flexibility and more control of your work life, you'll also enjoy our unmatched Supplemental Advantages, including:
- Great compensation packages
- Customized health, dental and life insurance
- 401(k) savings program with company match and immediate vesting
- Life-time payments for referrals on nurses and therapists
- Free or discounted online continuing education classes on Supplemental University
- Personalized business cards
- And much more!
Contact
Phone: Nursing: 877-441-7800 Allied: 877-309-9748
Fax: Nursing: 877-441-7802 Allied: 877-309-9749
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