About this role
Description
PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work in the medical department at the Chester County Prison in West Chester, PA.
In correctional healthcare, nurses are provided the opportunity to apply their hands-on assessment and clinical nursing skills on a day-to-day basis.
Nurses are involved in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, nurse sick call, and chronic care clinics. Nurses will also provide assistance to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists. Correctional healthcare is similar to working in an emergency room or a clinic. Each day is both challenging and rewarding.
Job Responsibilities:
- The Registered Nurse will primarily be responsible for ensuring that the nursing practice complies with established nursing standards.
- Taking vital signs, doing a complete assessment and documenting findings on dispensary care of all patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unit
- Implementing treatment care plans which promote maintain and restore the well-being of patients
- Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
- Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries
- Ensuring that the proper flow of relevant information (inmate/patient information, unit problems) is disseminated to appropriate personnel
- Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmate/patients and participates in the formulation of the plan of nursing care
- Providing health counseling to inmates/patients
- Providing other services and performs other duties as assigned by Nurse Supervisor, Health Services Administrator, head nurse, or corporate staff
Benefits:
PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.
Additional Compensation: In addition to the hourly pay rate PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
Requirements
Qualified applicants will have the following requirements:
- Active RN license in the state the facility is located
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong patient assessment skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrate clinical competency
Other facts
About PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is the premier provider of contracted Health Care Services in the correctional setting. Since 1985, PrimeCare Medical, Inc. has managed county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the Northeastern United States. We offer a customized health care program that includes medical, mental health, dental, pharmacy, laboratory, nursing services, risk management, etc. Our proven track record of cost effectiveness along with a Corporate staff that has 200+ years of correctional experience makes PrimeCare Medical, Inc. a true leader.
What you'll do
- The Registered Nurse will ensure compliance with established nursing standards and conduct health assessments and treatments for inmates. They will also maintain records and provide health counseling as needed.
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