Registered Nurse, Correctional Health
Estancia, NM
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Estancia, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel Health Services
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care including executing provider orders, administering medications, assisting in patient examinations and treatments, and applying nursing and supervisory techniques in the care and treatment of patients. Responsibilities include attending sick calls, operating medication distribution, assessing new and existing patients, performing emergency procedures, and coordinating professional medical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and facilitate early releases when appropriate.
• Supervise and guide licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
• Maintain effective working relationships with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.
• Use sound judgment in applying corporate, facility, and correctional policies and procedures.
• Evaluate medical service provision to prevent inappropriate use or duplication.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all medical records.
• Assist with medical file reviews to ensure documentation of services provided.
• Monitor potential catastrophic illnesses closely.
• Audit pharmacy use for formulary adherence and comply with pharmacy laws, especially controlled substances.
• Observe and document patient behavior.
• Inspect medical units for contraband and ensure safe storage or disposal of supplies and equipment.
• Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups.
• Prepare and maintain various medical and operational records and reports.
• Interpret medical, technical, legal, and regulatory documents.
• Respond to lawsuits and attend court hearings as necessary.
• Support accreditation processes by providing efficient and appropriate medical services.
• Prepare safety and accident reports and take action in serious incidents or emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of correctional nursing experience, with correctional experience within the last year.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This position involves working in a correctional healthcare environment, requiring adherence to security and confidentiality protocols.

This role is suitable for experienced RNs seeking a travel assignment in a correctional healthcare setting with a contract length of approximately 8 weeks.