Join Turn Key Health Clinics team providing patient care where the need is highest. We are a correctional, healthcare provider with a regional focus on our clinics in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Montana, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, Louisiana and Colorado Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,800 inmates. Our medical staff are afforded the opportunity to utilize their medical skills to their fullest capacity in a safe, secure, and, unconventional environment. Learn more about us at www.turnkeyhealthclinics.com
Access to Health, Dental, & Vision Plans, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, 401K & Matching, Pay based on experience & location, Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit, 60+ Clinics in 9 States, & Employee Referral Program
Location: Bell County Jail Belton TX
Job Description: RN (Registered Nurse)
History and Physical
The RN (Registered Nurse) is to be clinically competent; delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, facility staff, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing
- Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care
- Assess the patient; collect and document the patient's current health status and medical history. Complete and/or review Admission Data Record as defined by policy. Make accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status and respond appropriately
- Plan, and implement a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards. The Plan of Care is initiated on patient admission based on all aspects of the initial assessment. Plan includes physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors: patient education and patient discharge planning
- Perform ongoing assessment and revise plan of care based on new data and patient's condition.
- Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs, the nursing assessments, and recommendations on a daily basis, and as needed
- Collaborate with other nurses and health team members
- Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
- Administer medications according to policy and procedure, observe and document patient’s response to pertinent medications
- Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation according to form guidelines
- Accurately transcribe physician orders according to policy and procedure
- Assist patients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner
- Assist in the orientation/training of new Team Members
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Perform other duties within scope of practice as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
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Valid, unrestricted RN license
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Current CPR
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Ability to pass a background check
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Corrections experience preferred
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Pre-employment Drug Screen
Job Type: Full-time