RN - Correctional Medicine

Adelphi is seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to provide nursing care and services at a facility in Lunenburg, Virginia. The ideal candidates will be required to assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.

JOB QUICK FACTS:

• Ref #:BD-353-103

• Profession: Registered Nurse II

• Location: Lunenburg, Virginia

• Service Setting: Correctional Facility

• Job Type: Contract

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks

• Coverage Type: Clinical

• Start Date: ASAP

• Shift schedule: 8p-8:30a

• Rate: $51/hr

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Virginia license

• CPR Certification

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions and side effects.

• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.

• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ condition.

• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.

• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.

• Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.

• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.

• Comply with all state requirements and facility policies and procedures.

• Additional duties as assigned by facility.