Duration: 12+ Months
Shift Details: 6:00am - 2:30pm
Role Description
Correctional Nurse will provide nursing care and treatment for inmates and other detainees in correctional institutions throughout the state.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Ability to enter resident health data into electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
- Available for a temporary assignment up to 6 months
Key Responsibilities
- Perform duties as a Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, or Assessment Coordinator, providing nursing care and treatment services in a Commonwealth facility for individuals with mental or physical illness, injury, developmental disabilities, or dysfunctional behavior
- As a Charge Nurse:
- Direct and coordinate nursing care and treatment for patients/residents in assigned units, wards, or living areas
- Typically oversee evening or night shift operations
- Make assessments regarding staff utilization, supplies, and equipment needs
- Supervise paraprofessional and non-professional nursing direct care staff
- Ensure coordination of services, adequate coverage, and accurate record maintenance
- As an Assessment Coordinator:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
- Coordinate nursing treatment with interdisciplinary teams and nursing staff
- Meet with residents and families to assess patient conditions
- Complete documentation in compliance with federal and state regulations
- As a Staff Nurse:
- Provide professional nursing care and treatment in patient/resident care areas
- Support specialty nursing functions such as infection control, quality assurance, and risk management
- Exercise independent judgment in applying professional nursing practices based on oral and written instructions
- Maintain quality standards through work reviews conducted by Registered Nurse Supervisors, physicians, or dentists
Clinical Competencies Required
Candidates should be competent in, but not limited to, the following:
- Airway insertion and first aid
- Catheter insertion and catheter care
- AED operation and oxygen administration
- IV therapy, heparin lock insertion, irrigation, and tubing care
- Medication administration (oral, topical, suppository, inhalers, injections)
- IM, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections
- Venipuncture and dose calculations
- Vital signs monitoring and nursing protocols
- Participation in patient care planning
- Ambu bag use and peak flow monitoring
- Audiogram and tele-binocular testing
- Universal/standard precautions compliance
- Documentation of IV therapy and Medication Administration Records (MAR)
- Tuberculin testing
- Accepting and documenting practitioner orders (within scope of practice)
- Transcription of medical orders
- O2 mask and nasal cannula usage
- Parenteral management and secondary medication administration
- IV infusion pump and manual flow regulator operation
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About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies Inc., (TSCTI) is one the fastest growing healthcare staffing companies in the United States. With presence in all 50 States and 6000+ employees nationwide, we have been providing unparallel healthcare and technology staffing services to Public and Private sectors for over 26 years.
Started as a technology staffing company in 1997, we have significantly expanded our healthcare practice to both Clinical and Non-Clinical staffing, serving various facilities, healthcare organizations and government agencies. Our ISO certified staffing practices and technology driven staffing procedures – from recruitment to onboarding, along with an internal pre-vetted resume database of healthcare professionals, enable us to serve our customers with their immediate staffing needs.
TSCTI has extensive experience providing Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists and other Allied Health professionals to various states – California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia to name a few, and Our valued relationships with employees as well as commitment to meet and exceed clients’ expectations through our exemplary employees proves our competency in today’s healthcare staffing industry.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
- BLS/CPR (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Camp Hill, PA 17001 (Required)
Work Location: In person
