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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Adelanto, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>SummaryInitiates and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining the requirements of operational security.Primary Duties and Responsibilities- Performs a complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each detainee/inmate entering the correctional system. Medical problems are referred to the physician for extended evaluation.- Assists physician with sick call by screening patients and minor surgical procedures. Treats detainees/inmates with problems within professional capabilities and refers other medical problems to the appropriate physician.- Ensures the implementation of physician''s orders. Ensures that prescribed medications are administered as ordered using the formulary. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medication.- Makes observation rounds on patients, and records in progress notes. Evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients on periodic basis, charts, and reports problems to management.- Maintains security while dispensing medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees/inmates. Maintains non-involvement in the security aspects of care.- Destroys and properly disposes of all needles/syringes.- Prepares regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary.- Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.- Documents all detainee/inmate contacts. Maintains confidentiality of medical records.- Coordinates Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling.- Supervises the work flow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff. Provides input into performance evaluation.- Performs other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTS:- Associate&#x2019;s or Bachelor''s degree from a NLN (National League of Nurses) approved program; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.- Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred.- Must possess competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.- Must have the ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and be able provide appropriate follow through treatment.

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