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ID J115892
RN, Corrections
- RN, Marcy, New York 1 Correctional RNs 13 week assignment with the possibility of extending for up to 2 yrs days, 6a-2p 37.5 hrs MUST have Corrections, Med Surg, ER, or Psych/Behavioral Health Active NY license required Conducts nursing assessments; and obtains, records, and updates individuals' health information and vital signs, using standard instruments and procedures.
- Prepares individuals for and/or assists with examinations and treatments.
- Administers medications and nursing procedures to individuals as prescribed.
- Prepares, implements, and modifies nursing care plans; provides clinical supervision and/or instruction to direct care staff in completing care tasks; and delegates responsibility for appropriate nursing activities, skills, and/or procedures to direct care staff.
- Observes, monitors, and records individuals' symptoms, conditions, and care, including diet and physical activity; and identifies and reports individuals' responses to medication or changes in health status.
- Serves as the nursing representative on a treatment team; provides information on nursing needs; and consults and coordinates with treatment teams and other health care disciplines to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate individuals' care.
- Makes clinical rounds to assess individuals' nursing care needs and observe and evaluate the provision of nursing services.
- Provides health teaching, counseling, and education to individuals', families, and other groups; and develops health improvement programs.
- Implement infection control protocols and procedures and provides related consultation and instruction to staff.
- Maintains and updates charts, records, and other documentation, consistent with agency, State and federal requirements; and may collect data and perform related activities to support medical research.
- Monitors inventories and ensures that standards for medications, solutions supplies, and equipment are maintained to meet nursing care needs.
- May prepare work schedules; provide information to nurse supervisors; and prepare or contribute to the preparation of required reports and performance evaluations for lower-level staff involved in nursing care activities.
Start date 3-4 weeks from offer pending state clearance RFQ bid due on 08/10 @ 5p