Registered Nurse Jail Wauchula Full Time Days

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Wauchula
Posted on: October 7, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Registered Nurse Jail AdventHealth Sebring

Location Address: 4200 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard Sebring, FL 33872

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Sebring

• Faith Based & Mission driven Facility
• Largest Employer in the County
• Surrounded by beautiful Lakes, Golf Courses and Florida’s oldest State Park
• Close knit community with a home town family feel
• 2 hours to just about any beach on either Coast

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time Days, Every other weekend

You Will Be Responsible For:

The performance of this position requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon applied principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences which include, but not limited to:

• Performs an initial health intake assessment including medical and mental health conditions, communicable and/or other infectious diseases, current medications taken by inmate, mental status, current use of alcohol and other drugs on new inmates
• Responds to medical incidents during shift and provides medical care to inmates and/or the supervision of other detention medical personnel responding to an emergency
•  Determine the need for attention of a health care provider and schedules medical visits as needed
• See inmates for medical emergencies and determine the priority of care needed. Provide emergency first aid as needed including BLS
• Will consult the medical provider on healthcare issues for direction and treatment plan
• Review/screen all written medical request daily and makes appropriate referrals for non-emergent illness and injuries
• Coordinate the examination of inmates reporting for sick call. Gather information and assess vital signs, height, and weight and document in the inmate medical record for review
• Coordinates and/or schedules physician, dental, mental health, and obstetrics services as needed
• Arranges patient referrals to appropriate appointments, specialty physicians, and/or hospital visits
• Arranges for radiology and lab services to be performed as ordered. Draw blood and obtain other specimens and preparation for transport of specimens as ordered by physician/practitioner
• Performs tuberculosis skin testing and resulting on inmates and maintain in inmate medical record
• Provide wound care, apply and/or change bandages/dressings according to physician orders or protocol
• Initiate and provide care to inmates according to medical standing orders
• Maintain medical records on each inmate keeping it confidential and separate from the inmate’s custody record. Records must be maintained for a period of 7 years
• Interpret/review physician orders and provide inmates care as per the physician/health care providers orders
• Order and maintain inmate medications. Return unused medications to pharmacy
• Order, maintain, and restock supplies including diabetic supplies for inmate and supplies for exam/medical room
• Check expiration dates for expired medications and supplies
• Administer medications to inmates per MAR and dispense over-the-counter medications per protocols
• Monitor and maintain refrigerator temperatures daily and maintain logs. Clean and inspect medication refrigerators cleaned and inspected monthly by medical staff
• Monitor, inspect, and maintain emergency medical supplies monthly and as needed
• Note any special dietary needs or allergies and inform dietary and food services
• Provide inmates with patient education and/or discharge planning and information
• Provide and maintain scheduled list of on call health care provider including date, names, and telephone numbers
• Follow safety rules, procedures and other regulations required by the Hardee County Sherriff Department
• Follow HIPPA privacy regulations
• Will be on call after-hours as scheduled. May be required to go into the jail after normal work hours for evaluation and triage of an inmate’s problem. Will make recommendations for health care and referrals based on needs of inmate and health care providers orders
• Must treat all staff and inmates in a professional, ethical, and tactful manner
• Perform all other duties outside of this job description as assigned.

All essential functions must be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You Will Need:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Mental and emotional stability, demonstrating a courteous and calm approach to all contacts with patients, visitors, and health care team members.
• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within Florida Hospital guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Critical thinking / problem solving skills
• Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution
• Organizational, multitasking and prioritization skills
• Ability to provide leadership, direction, and solve complex problems
• Performs accurate documentation within the electronic medical record
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills, multi-tasking, and a professional bedside manner
• Knowledgeable in assigned areas of patient care including health promotion and maintenance

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Experience in inmate nursing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of Diploma in Nursing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• • BSN or MSN
  • Previous healthcare experience
• Previous experience in designated department

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

The following statement applies to any AdventHealth Job Description that specifies under ‘Knowledge and Skills Required’ that a Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or proof of competency is required upon hire.

• BLS
• A new hire may begin employment provided that the facility can facilitate the successful completion of the required AHA BLS program prior to any patient contact. This may be achieved using web-based training with voice-assisted manikin skills check off (ie: Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program or Heartcode) or instructor-led training.

• Current Florida RN License

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