Job Description

Opportunity:


RN - Correctional Facility Nurse


Job Details:


• Day shift schedule from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• 36 hours per week over a 26-week assignment
• Includes every other weekend and holiday
• Work in a highly autonomous setting where a Provider is not always on-site
• Assess patient conditions utilizing the nursing process, ensuring appropriate management of acute and chronic diseases and terminal conditions
• Monitor and report observed reactions to treatments or medications and changes in patient physical or mental health
• Administer medications adhering to medication rights for patient safety
• Complete medication refills per Provider orders and established procedures
• Accurately and timely transcribe Provider orders
• Assess signs and symptoms of patients reporting health concerns and implement appropriate care interventions based on assessment outcomes
• Treat conditions within the scope of nursing practice utilizing established nursing protocols
• Complete point of care sample collection including phlebotomy
• Administer vaccines and other IM/SubQ medications
• Lead emergency response and appropriate interventions for patients experiencing physiological distress in alignment with BLS standards
• Delegate and oversee tasks to both licensed and unlicensed personnel per licensure and scope of practice
• Accurately document all patient care and encounters within an electronic healthcare record
• Provide patient education regarding medications, medical diagnoses, and interventions while promoting engagement in individual plans of care


Facility:


This correctional facility operates a comprehensive healthcare unit dedicated to providing medical services to the incarcerated population. The facility requires nursing staff to work with a high degree of autonomy, managing both acute and chronic conditions within a structured correctional environment. The healthcare team is committed to delivering quality patient care while adhering to established nursing protocols and safety standards.


Location:


Portage, WI


Portage is a charming city nestled along the historic Fox-Wisconsin Waterway in central Wisconsin, offering a peaceful small-town atmosphere with easy access to outdoor recreational activities including fishing, boating, and hiking. The area provides a welcoming community feel with proximity to larger cities like Madison, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional opportunity and quality of life.

Job Tags

Day shift

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