Job Description
Shift Time: 6p-6:30a, Midnights ONLY
Contract Length: ONGOING - Long Term Placement
Requirements: Must be able to pass a criminal background check, no contact with offenders currently incarcerated at this facility, no unpaid traffic or parking tickets, ability to provide reliable transportation and store personal belongings in a personal vehicle while at work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Corrections Nurse works inside a correctional facility. This position is responsible for providing care and care coordination for inmates who are incarcerated in a correctional facility.
ABOUT US
For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!
We offer the following benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Plan
- Flexible Schedules
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Identity theft insurance
- Compensation $46/hour
Reporting
Reports to the franchise owner/manager or designee and to client supervisors and managers.
Education
Graduation from an accredited program of nursing, at the Registered Nurse level or Practical Nurse level as required by the contract.
Licensure
Active, current and unencumbered nursing license in the state of practice.
Experience
At least one year of experience.
Credentials
- Background screening as required by the contract.
- OIG, SAM, OFAC and NSO screening.
- Current health provider CPR from the American Heart Association at the BLS level.
- Hepatitis B Statement or Declination [OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.1030(f)(2)].
- Tuberculosis screening, including an initial baseline TB test prior to being placed at the facility. Some facilities may require a 2-step PPD which consists of two-step testing with one week between tests, within the preceding 12 month or within the contract timeframe. The Quantiferon Gold test or T-spot may be used in lieu of the a TB skin test.
- Drug screening as required by the contract.
- Additional credentials as designated by contract.
Environmental Working Conditions
- Correctional setting.
- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
- The physical demands are representative of those that may be required by an employee to successfully perform the representative duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicant should be able to read medical equipment and documents. Pushing carts and medical equipment may be a component of the job.
- A physical examination may be required by some states and some clients.
Representative Duties and Responsibilities
- 1. Complies with ATC Healthcare Services policies and procedures. 2. Complies with Client policies and Procedures.
- 3. Maintain records, prepare reports and correspondences.
- 4. The candidate completes nursing assessments.
- 5. Refers individuals to medical for evaluation as needed.
- 6. Dispenses medications and monitors medical compliance.
- 7. Must be supportive of the 3 types of FDA-approved medications to treat opiate use disorder.
- 8. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing and utilize an electronic record.
- 9. Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- 10. Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
- 11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
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Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,