Charge Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)- night shift
Company: PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
Location: La Plata
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
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PrimeCare Medical is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working
Registered Nurse (RN) to work as the night shift Charge Nurse in
the medical department at the Cecil County Detention Center located
in Elkton, MD. In this role, the Charge Nurse will monitor and
evaluate nursing care in accordance with PrimeCare Medical (PCM)
philosophy, goals, and objectives. This position will directly
report to the Health Service Administrator. - -
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Charge Nurse will primarily be responsible for ensuring that
the nursing practice complies with established nursing standards.
In addition, the Registered Nurse will also assess and provide
comprehensive treatment care while observing and maintaining
security requirements. Other responsibilities will include:
Maintain a professional working relationship with facility staff,
unit staff, contracted providers, outside service providers and
corporate staff.Ensure that the proper flow of relevant information
(inmate/patient information, unit problems) is disseminated to
appropriate personnel.Is operationally responsible and accountable
for the nursing functions of the medical unit as they pertain to
his/her shift.Maintain accurate records of all controlled
substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable
state and federal laws.Provide health counseling to
inmates/patients.Conduct sick call for inmate/patients and provide
treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries, defined by
written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director. Refers
all cases not covered by written protocol or that do not respond to
treatment to an appropriate PCM provider.Receive and give
inter-shift report to ensure continuity of care and to disseminate
pertinent information necessary to the functioning of the oncoming
shift.Observe, report and document symptoms, reactions and progress
of inmates/ patients. Participate in the formulation of the plan of
nursing care.Participate in pre-release planning with other members
of the facility staff.Collect complete ongoing data to determine
nursing care needs.Implement nursing care plans which promote,
maintain, and restore the wellbeing of inmates/patients.Perform all
aspects of general and specialized nursing care principles and
techniques in the care and treatment of the ill
inmates/patients.
This position provides a two week orientation period where you will
be training on-the-job and shadowing with the nursing staff.
BENEFITS:
PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and
benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for
full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and
Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and a Tuition
Reimbursement Program
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