What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at PrimeCare Medical, Inc.?
INCREASED RATES - SIGN ON BONUS - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
PrimeCare Medical is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work in the medical department at the Westmoreland County Prison in Greensburg, PA. Currently we are offering a SIGN ON BONUS for full-time Registered Nurses!
In correctional healthcare, nurses are provided the opportunity to apply their hands-on assessment and clinical nursing skills on a day-to-day basis.
Nurses are involved in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, nurse sick call, and chronic care clinics. Nurses will also provide assistance to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists. Correctional healthcare is similar to working in an emergency room or a clinic. Each day is both challenging and rewarding.
Job Responsibilities:
- The Registered Nurse will primarily be responsible for ensuring that the nursing practice complies with established nursing standards.
- Taking vital signs, doing a complete assessment and documenting findings on dispensary care of all patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unit
- Implementing treatment care plans which promote maintain and restore the well-being of patients
- Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
- Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries
- Ensuring that the proper flow of relevant information (inmate/patient information, unit problems) is disseminated to appropriate personnel
- Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmate/patients and participates in the formulation of the plan of nursing care
- Providing health counseling to inmates/patients
- Providing other services an d performs other duties as assigned by Nurse Supervisor, Health Services Administrator, head nurse, or corporate staff
Requirements:
Qualified applicants will have the following requirements:
- Active RN license to work in the state of Pennsylvania
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong patient assessment skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrate clinical competency
Company Overview:
PCM is dedicated to our employees and we will provide the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional environment.
Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!
Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Full-time
Pay: $36.00 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Emergency Medicine
- Home Health
- Psychiatry
- Wound Care
Physical setting:
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Urgent care center
Standard shift:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36 - $39
