Registered Nurse (RN)
position description
Advanced Correctional Healthcare is a physician owned, privately held company established in 2002. Our purpose is to provide high-quality, cost-effective healthcare services to the county correctional environment. We continue to be one of the industry leaders in correctional healthcare, and are proud to say that we are making a difference in correctional healthcare. We are committed to providing the very best care, client satisfaction, and standard of employees that reflect our core values of integrity professionalism. Correctional healthcare is a change of pace, a break from the ordinary, and a chance to make a difference in your community.
REGISTERED NURSE - PART TIME PRNs:
- Rock County Jail
- Located in Janesville, Wisconsin
- Full Time: 30+ hours per week-schedule TBD
- Part Time: Schedule TBD
- PRN: As needed scheduling - All shifts and weekends available
- Competitive Pay
- Professional Training for the Correctional Environment
- On call 24/7 support
- Rewarding and not repetitve
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Registered Nurse must comply with all current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulations.
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The RN must be able to comply with court orders, medical department rules and the policies and procedures of Advanced Correctional Healthcare.
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Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to detained and committed.
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Supervise other nursing and nursing paraprofessional personnel in patient care.
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Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the physician.
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Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required.
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Assist physician in minor medical or surgical procedures.
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Assist in screening of apparent emergencies for necessity and priority to be seen by the physician and conduct daily sick call screening.
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Check and change surgical dressings as required.
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Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose.
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Maintain working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition.
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Maintain working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting.
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Be capable of giving CPR instructions and ability to take charge in a CPR emergency.
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Maintain the Problem Oriented Medical Record.
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Administer medications including IM injections upon physician’s orders.
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Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to Supervisor.
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Participate in periodic quality of care and chart review.
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Notify supervisor and complete written report for any medical or security incidents.
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Present/participate in in-service education sessions.
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Maintain professional attitude at all times.
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Any and all other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Clear and active Wisconsin Registered Nursing license
- CPR certification
- Strong assessment skills
- Ability to work well independently
- IV certification a plus
- Correctional experience a plus
- Must be able to pass background check
RN, Registered Nurse, Part Time, PT, PRN, As Needed
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Advanced Correctional Healthcare understands the importance of recruiting and retaining qualified personnel who respect the needs of the correctional environment. The ACH Human Resources Department coordinates programs and services that promote recruitment, retention, and development of our staff in addition to employing quality, highly skilled, experienced people. ACH works in unison with the county jails to create a strong work ethic, which is conducive to recruitment and retention of qualified staff.
Advanced Correctional Healthcare retains staff through a policy of maintaining a competitive wage structure and benefits, employee respect, horizontal and vertical communication, training, and advancement opportunities. ACH believes that employees who understand both the value and the cost of their total compensation package are usually more satisfied with their pay and benefit package.
ACH offers a total compensation package to full-time employees that include:
- Paid Personal Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Employee Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- EAP Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Plan
- Educational Reimbursement
Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, citizenship status, marital status, age, handicap unrelated to the bona fide occupational qualification of the position, or military service.