What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Correctional position at TLC Nursing?
TLC Nursing is seeking a travel nurse Correctional for a travel nursing job in Westover, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
A corrections nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who specializes in providing healthcare services to individuals who are incarcerated within a correctional facility. The following are some of the primary responsibilities of a corrections nurse:
Health assessments: conducting initial and ongoing health assessments of inmates, including taking vital signs, documenting medical history and medications, and identifying any health conditions that require treatment.
Chronic care management: providing ongoing care for individuals with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and HIV/AIDS, including monitoring and adjusting medications as needed.
Emergency care: responding to emergency situations, such as heart attacks, strokes, and other medical emergencies, and providing immediate care until further medical attention can be obtained.
Infection control: monitoring for and controlling the spread of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and hepatitis, within the facility.
Mental health care: providing mental health care, including the identification and management of mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, and providing referrals to mental health professionals as needed.
Health education: providing health education and promoting healthy behaviors, including providing information on healthy diets, exercise, and disease prevention.
The ideal candidate for a corrections nurse position should have a current registered nursing license, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, and experience working in a corrections or similar healthcare setting. Additionally, a corrections nurse should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
This is a not full time but contracted travel position.
TLC Nursing Job ID #26859960. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN):Corrections,23:00:00-07:00:00
About TLC Nursing
We believe that YOU, our clinicians, are our most valuable asset. We pride ourselves on being a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing organization. Supporting YOU every step of the way, whether this is your first assignment, or you are a seasoned traveler, is our top priority!
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Correctional
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
A corrections nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who specializes in providing healthcare services to individuals who are incarcerated within a correctional facility. The following are some of the primary responsibilities of a corrections nurse:
Health assessments: conducting initial and ongoing health assessments of inmates, including taking vital signs, documenting medical history and medications, and identifying any health conditions that require treatment.
Chronic care management: providing ongoing care for individuals with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and HIV/AIDS, including monitoring and adjusting medications as needed.
Emergency care: responding to emergency situations, such as heart attacks, strokes, and other medical emergencies, and providing immediate care until further medical attention can be obtained.
Infection control: monitoring for and controlling the spread of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and hepatitis, within the facility.
Mental health care: providing mental health care, including the identification and management of mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, and providing referrals to mental health professionals as needed.
Health education: providing health education and promoting healthy behaviors, including providing information on healthy diets, exercise, and disease prevention.
The ideal candidate for a corrections nurse position should have a current registered nursing license, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, and experience working in a corrections or similar healthcare setting. Additionally, a corrections nurse should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
This is a not full time but contracted travel position.
TLC Nursing Job ID #26859960. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN):Corrections,23:00:00-07:00:00
About TLC Nursing
We believe that YOU, our clinicians, are our most valuable asset. We pride ourselves on being a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing organization. Supporting YOU every step of the way, whether this is your first assignment, or you are a seasoned traveler, is our top priority!
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