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CLINICAL REGISTERED NURSE

Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: El Centro, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Clinical Registered NurseTracking Code5716Job DescriptionSTG International is seeking qualified candidates for the Registered Nurse position to work full-time providing medical care to detainees in custody in support of ICE Health Service Corps at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Medical Facility.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* Initiates and maintains compliance with NCCHC policies for accreditation.* Provides direct nursing care to detainees.* Performs medical histories on detainees entering the Service Processing Center (SPC). Any medical problems are referred to the physician, or mid level provider.* Evaluates health care needs of detainees and develops nursing care plans to meet those needs.* Provides triage and screening of detainees during sick call. Identifies and manages minor illnesses as directed under established nursing guidelines and refers other medical problems to the appropriate medical provider.* Provides group and individual health education to detainees.* Assists the medical provider with medical appointments by taking the detainees vital signs, documenting them in the chart and assisting as necessary.* Ensures the medical providers orders are implemented.* Ensures that medications prescribed are administered as ordered. When medication orders are signed off, initials are placed next to the order and circled.* Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medication.* Maintains security when dispensing medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees.* Destroys and properly disposes of all needles/syringes. Maintains accuracy of Sharps Log.* Maintains non-involvement in the security aspects of care.* Documents using S.O.A.P. format, followed by the nurses signature and name stamp.* Documents all detainee contacts.* Maintains patient and medical record confidentiality.* Performs or assists in the performance of emergency treatment of injury or illness to detainees as required.* Carries out orders authorized by the physician, nurse Practitioner, or NP/PA.* Provides nebulizer treatments; inserts indwelling urinary catheters; irrigates indwelling urinary catheters.* Follows procedures as designated in the Lippincott Nursing Manual.* May prepare statistical information, regularly scheduled reports, or special reports as necessary.* Draws labs as requested and collects laboratory specimens.* Administers immunizations.&#160;* Attends general/medical staff meetings.* Coordinates health care needs of detainees with other staff members and coordinates referrals to off-site providers as required.* Assures a safe and clean working environment.* Provides care for psychiatric patients.* Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies.* Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.* Responsible for maintenance of medical equipment and quality control of laboratory reagents.* May serve as medical escort of detainees as needed for domestic/overseas travel.* Maintains medical supply stock level, restocking as needed. May order supplies (lab and other supplies).* Performs or designates other staff to dispose of biologically hazardous wastes on a regular basis.* May participate in QI Reviews.* If an Infirmary (Short Stay Unit) is onsite, provides daily nursing care as needed and notifies physician, or PA/NP of any abnormal findings. Makes beds for patients in the Infirmary.&#160;STG International, Inc. (STGi) is a dynamic government contracting company dedicated to providing leading-edge Medical Staffing services, &#160;Human Resource Services and System Solutions, Management and Data Resources Consulting Services, and Professional and Administrative Services to our government and military clientele. &#160;Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, STGi was founded in 1997 to provide high quality management and technical services to federal clients. As a woman-owned, minority-owned business, recruiting a diverse corps of employe

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