Travel Registered Nurse - Correctional
Pahrump, NV
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

 *Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents. *Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment. 

*Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures. 

*Call the Licensed Independent Providers for medication and treatment orders, and/or other emergencies. 

*Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facility as required by their condition.

 *Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.

 *Assist in coordinating professional medical services provided by contract personnel and seeing that their needs are addressed.

*Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position

*Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses. 

*Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary, as directed or required. 

*Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.

 *Observe and record inmate/resident behavior. 

*Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmate/residents; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment. *Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis, as required.