• Administration of regular and PRN medication
• Use of electronic health records (EHR) to accurately enter and document patient data, administer medications including insulin
• Prepare and collect lab specimens, including blood, urine, saliva, stool and nasal/pharyngeal samples
• Perform EKG (electrocardiogram), visual acuity, vital signs, PPD (tuberculosis test) placement, blood glucose testing, basic wound care, ambulatory clinic procedures and screening exams
• Perform skills of emergency first responder
• Recognize normal vs. abnormal findings and report such findings to on duty registered nurses
• Conduct and maintain inventory adequate stock of medication and supplies for assigned work area
• Maintain assigned work area on a daily basis and ensure that work areas are inspection ready at all times
• Assist onsite and telemedicine/telepsychiatry providers
• Participate in conferences, committee meetings, staff development and education programs to increase or maintain professional competency
• May perform other job related duties as needed

The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care, correctional setting and/or other similar institutional type of setting and will demonstrate the following competencies:

Clinical Experience

• Caring for clients with medical and mental health diagnosis
• Working in acute urgent care or ambulatory clinic type of setting
• Gathering clinical nursing data accurately (e.g. vital signs, health history)
• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines
• Proper dosage and common side effects of a large number of medications given for medical and mental health diagnosis
• Performing or assisting in wound care
• Following sterile instrument processing protocols
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other healthcare related systems (Electronic Health Records)

Communication and Collaboration

• Effectively explaining the treatments or procedures to inmates
• Evaluating the effectiveness of client's prescribed medication(s) in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborating with coworkers in a team dynamic setting to complete tasks
• Effectively assess and escalate inmate medical information to Registered Nurses

Adaptability and Compassion

• Working effectively and maintaining a positive attitude in a changing and stressful environment, and ability to make adjustments as necessary
• Developing resiliency by maintaining energy, tenacity and compassionate care to fulfill correctional nursing responsibilities

Critical Thinking and Safety

• Reducing liability risks by being in compliance with Federal and State laws and mandated standards in accordance with Title 15, Title 22, and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Standards.
• Being aware of any environmental hazards while working inside secured facilities
• Being alert and aware of personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to unstable or unpredictable clients
• Analyzing and evaluating emergent health needs and referring to registered nurse or clinician