Registered Nurse Correctional
Company: CFG Health Network
Location: Toms River
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Profile:
CFG is a comprehensive healthcare provider that is dedicated to
improving quality of life for individuals and families by providing
innovative medical and mental health services. Our Health Network
includes Center for Family Guidance, CFG Health Systems and CFG
Residentials.
Overview:
-POSITION SUMMARY -The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers care to
inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in
assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation,
in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with
other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care
delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs
effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard
of professional nursing.Correctional Nurses provide care to inmate
patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the
nursing process in triage, professional training and various
resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established
guidelines. The inmate patient population often generally has not
had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration.
This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an
interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major
and atypical conditions.
Responsibilities:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms and documents medical evaluations
on inmate patients of the assigned correctional facility consistent
with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC)
standards of care, NJ 10-A, American Correctional Association (ACA)
and Performance Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) as
appropriate.Performs complete assessments of inmate patient in a
variety of settings within the institution such as: initial intake
area, health care unit for sick, emergency situations on housing
units, chronic care clinics, and medical units.Collaborates with
primary care providers and other health care providers to ensure
continuity, timeliness and appropriateness of care to inmate
patients.Ensure Medical Record documentation is in SOAP format,
problem oriented and corresponds to the therapeutic order.Records
all care information legibly, concisely, accurately and completely,
in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms, in a timely
manner and signed.Coordinates and/or administers medication,
therapeutic agents, and treatments, to inmate patients.Reports
reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the
inmates' emotional or physical condition.Provides inmate patient
education and/or discharge planning.Promotes a therapeutic
environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional,
ethical and tactful manner.Performs other position-related duties
as assigned, depending on assignment setting.Attends scheduled
in-service programs and staff meetings. -
Qualifications:
A current CPR/BLS card with demonstrated and cognitive skills is
required.Minimum EducationGraduate from an accredited school of
nursing.Current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered
Nurse in the state the facility is located (maintain a current copy
of license on file at the facility at all times). -Minimum Work
ExperienceAt least one year of RN experience.Previous correctional
health care environment preferred.Required SkillsExcellent critical
thinking and assessment skills.Ability to make decisions
independently.Assertive, empathetic and able to provide care
objectively.Strong interpersonal communication and customer service
skills.Basic computer skills.Able to work with Microsoft Outlook,
Word, Excel.Experience in working with Electronic Health
Records.Ability to function independently and as part of a
team.Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and
staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives of the
facility.Maintains an active Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification.FUNCTIONAL DEMANDSAbility to pass all required health
and other screening tests.May be required to work nights, weekend,
and holidays.On-call duty may be required (available to work on
short notice) as per site requirement.ORGANIZATIONAL
EXPECTATIONSProvides a positive and professional representation of
CFG Health Systems, LLC.Keeps patient information confidential and
respects patient's right to privacy.Promotes culture of safety for
patients and employees through proper identification, reporting
documentation, and prevention.Maintains competency and knowledge of
current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related
scope of job role or practice.Adheres to infection control policies
and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures,
and controlled substance regulations.Participates in ongoing
quality improvement activities.Completes required orientation and
trainings directed by facility.Follows facility and OSHA safety
rules and procedures while on assignment.Follows facility and CFG
Health Systems Occurrence Protocol.Adheres to PREA
regulations.Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed
shifts.Maintains security clearance for the assigned
facility.Identifies and utilized appropriate channels of
communication with supervising staff. -PHYSICAL DEMANDS - -The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon
written request to your supervisor for individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities
functions.May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach,
bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of
time.Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal
communication.The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to
50 pounds.EOE M/V/F/D
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