We have an outstanding career opportunity for anIn-House Registry Nurse- Patient Careto join a leading Company located in theChicago, ILsurrounding area.

　　The In-House Registry Nurse provides professional nursing care to all patients/detainees of various ages, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients/detainees, correctional offices, peers, department heads, physicians, and a multi-disciplinary health team. Maintains standards of professional nursing. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effect positive patient outcomes. Practices within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.

　　Demonstrates accountability for leadership by directing, supervising, and coordinating the activity of ambulatory and infirmary personnel, including the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and other nursing support staff assigned to the area. Responsible for offering constructive suggestions for the improvement of patient care, clinical management, interdepartmental relationships, and health education of patients/detainees. Demonstrates flexibility and participates in environmental change. Demonstrates a leadership role in quality improvement and fiscal accountability.

　　Responsibilities :

　　Applies and documents all elements of the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of care for patients of all ages (evaluates patient outcomes)

　　Utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure the highest quality of patient care

　　Uses critical thinking and clinical judgment throughout the decision-making process

　　Delegate specific tasks to other caregivers (LPN, other support staff) and assume responsibility for all patient care

　　Works with patients, families and other healthcare workers as necessary to assist patients to their attainable level of wellness

　　Foster's illness prevention through assessment of detainee Health Request Forms, assessment and triage of patients, and focusing (promoting) patient education

　　Participates in division/unit meetings, unit/divisional decision-making, cost containment, and quality improvement activities

　　Supports the Department of Patient Care Services policies, procedures, and standards

　　Supports divisional/unit standards of practice and the Institutional Policies and Procedures

　　Assumes responsibility for maintaining accountability, attendance, and minimizing tardiness

　　Assumes responsibility and accountability for maintaining a minimum of 12 (twelve) hours of in-service education annually

　　Assumes responsibility and accountability for acquiring and maintaining current knowledge of Correctional Standards

　　Assumes accountability for compliance and attendance at educational training

　　Assumes accountability and responsibility for maintaining current professional licensure, CPR, and other professional certifications

　　Contributes and assists with the orientation of new personnel

　　Administers medications according to policies and practice standards

　　Utilizes knowledge of Pharmacology, pathophysiology, mathematics, therapeutic dosage, signs and symptoms, and side effects in the administration of medications

　　Ensures medication passage to all assigned detainees, reports, and documents refusals or omissions

　　Assumes responsibility for patient rounds both on units and tiers

　　Assesses patient needs for health care services

　　Physical demands include lifting, standing, and walking throughout the 100-acre compound

　　Demonstrates professional behavior at all times

　　Assesses patient needs for emergency care and initiates appropriate action

　　Demonstrates the ability to properly use emergency equipment

　　Facilitates patient transport from the division/unit to the emergency room as appropriate

　　Provides supervision and support to LPNs and other support staff

　　Collaborates with physicians, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and all healthcare team members

　　Fosters collaborative relationship with correctional staff

　　Promotes positive customer relations through a congenial attitude and support for patients, visitors, physicians, correctional staff, and other healthcare team members

　　Participates as requested on committees

　　Ensures consistency and compliance with established documentation policies

　　Maintains safety standards within the correctional environment

　　Maintains ethics and confidentiality

　　Presents a professional appearance in attitude, dress, communication, and grooming

　　Fosters professional growth through goal setting and monitoring achievement at a minimum annually

　　Participates in process management in order to meet regulatory agency standards (National Commission on Correctional Healthcare, Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA, and Corporate Compliance)

　　Assumes responsibility for the functioning of the unit and serves as a resource person for all unit personnel

　　unit problems and unit activity to the House Nursing Supervisor when the manager is not on duty

　　Manages assignments as necessary and informs personnel of changes

　　Assists personnel with priority setting and delegation of work for organized workflow

　　Collaborates with support systems for adequate supplies and equipment for continuity of care for the current shift and oncoming shift

　　Makes patient rounds to evaluate patient needs, accomplishes care, and takes accountability for patient census and care needs

　　Assumes responsibility for implementation of physician's orders and nursing directives for patient's needs

　　Communicates unit activities to the Nurse Manager

　　Arrange staffing for oncoming shifts

　　Provides adequate reports to charge nurse/manager

　　Performs other duties as assigned

　　Basic Hiring Criteria :

　　Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois – required

　　Current CPR card is required (Must provide proof at the time of interview)

　　A minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience is required

　　Desired Qualifications :

　　Active ACLS certification is preferred

　　A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing is preferred

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

　　Knowledgeable of policy and procedures relating to infection control, safety, fire, external and internal disasters, and other mandatory programs

　　Knowledge of Medical-Surgical Standards of Care

　　Knowledge of skin and wound care

　　Knowledge of hypertensive and their side effects

　　Knowledge of care and management of the diabetic patient

　　Knowledge of fluids and electrolytes

　　Basic knowledge and understanding of routine labs

　　Knowledge of Ambulatory Care standards

　　Basic knowledge of nursing management of the oncological patient

　　Basic knowledge of nursing management of patients with respiratory disturbances, TB, and asthma

　　Knowledge of demonstrated skills in nursing management of renal patients

　　Good physical assessment skills

　　Basic knowledge of nursing management of patients with head trauma and neurological disturbances

　　Basic knowledge of nursing management of patients with musculoskeletal challenges

　　Basic knowledge of nursing management of the patient requiring restorative care

　　Competent skills in managing patients requiring intravenous therapy

　　Competent skills in acquiring venous access

　　Competent skills in blood drawing

　　Competent skills in point-of-care testing

　　Demonstrated ability to inset and manage patients with nasogastric tubes and digestive disturbances

　　Ability to recognize and intervene with signs of hypo and hyperglycemia

　　Ability to provide direct patient care to patients

　　Ability to observe and collect data to facilitate patient assessment and nursing diagnosis from which a patient care plan is initiated

　　Ability to provide written documentation regarding the patient care administered

　　Ability to participate in team conferences, in-service presentations, staff meetings, patient care conferences, and any other additional training related to patient care and/or management

　　Ability to maintain inventory of medical supplies/equipment and prepare appropriate requisitions for the acquisition of the same

　　Ability to assist in maintaining appropriate records and logs concerning clinic services

　　Ability to assist providers in various medical tasks, assist in any emergency situation

　　Ability to perform basic interpretation of EKG

　　TAD PGS, Inc.is a Global Fortune 500 company with worldwide revenue of over $27 billion and more than 50 years of government contracting experience. We specialize in supporting U.S. Government Agencies and their prime vendors by delivering a full range of recruitment and workforce solutions. As part of the Adecco family, we have access to over 2.5 million active candidates supporting hundreds of locations across North America. On any given day, we have more than 70,000 professionals working at client sites across the United States.

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