Corrections RN
Grant County
- Ephrata, WA
- $7,412-8,722 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide first aid, basic emergency treatment, and life support for medical emergencies.
- Respond to all medical emergencies in the facility.
- Monitor patients in crisis cells and medical cells.
- Dispense medication as needed.
- Perform initial medical evaluation of patients; record patient history.
- Triage patients for sick call.
- Perform medical tests as prescribed.
- Provide medical preparation of patients for the practitioner.
- Accurately document medical information and procedures.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees and the general public.
- Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance during regularly-scheduled work hours at assigned worksite.
- Meet travel requirements of the position.
- Perform the physical requirements of the position; work within the established working conditions of the position
- Consults with pharmacists and primary medical providers regarding medication management for individuals served.
- Refers individuals to primary medical providers as appropriate.
- Reviews and interprets lab reports. Follows up on significant lab findings.
- Assures that all documentation and records meet Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Codes of Washington (RCW), and all other applicable County requirements.
- Develops and maintains professional working relationships with community hospitals and other medical providers to ensure quality of care and the timely resolution of problems.
- Assures services are provided which support the individual's rights and are compatible with the particular culture and primary language of the individual.
- Actively participates in training and other meetings, whether in or out of office, as assigned.
- Completion of an accredited professional nursing program
- Current licensure in Good Standing in Washington State as a registered nurse or eligibility for license reciprocity in Washington State as a registered nurse
- Willingness to adjust work schedules as needed
- 2 years of related experience as an RN
- Strong communication skills
- Basic personal computer operations skills
- Training in emergency room and trauma/urgent care cases
- Experience in an institutional or correctional health setting
- Bachelor of Science in nursing
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of County policies and procedures
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