Correctional RN
Leavenworth, KS
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Leavenworth, Kansas Employment Type: Travel, Health Services Contract Length: 13 weeks (initial duration) Start Timing: Can start as soon as ICE clearance is received; clearance currently takes 4-6 weeks Shift: Primary shift could be days or nights, based on facility needs Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week guaranteed; candidates must have open availability for scheduling as needed per the scheduling policy Offer Type: Auto offer

Required Qualifications

• US citizenship (required for ICE clearance)
• Subject to a thorough background and credit investigation for clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional nursing experience

Role Overview

• Plans and provides comprehensive nursing care, including executing Licensed Independent Provider orders, dispensing and administering medications, and assisting with examinations and treatment of patients
• Attends sick call with the physician, prepares patient lists and examining rooms, and operates pill call
• Examines and assesses new or ill/injured patients, refers them to the emergency room or other appropriate facilities, and performs emergency procedures as needed
• Supervises and monitors nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff
• Monitors inpatient hospitalizations, audits pharmacy use, and complies with pharmacy laws, especially for controlled substances
• Maintains medical records, prepares reports, and prepares safety and accident reports
• Helps facilitate NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program and responds to lawsuits in coordination with corporate counsel