Registered Nurse

Description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work full-time in the medical department at the St. Mary's Detention Center located in Leonardtown, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor, ADON, DON, and HSA.

• Performs duties under the supervision of a Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner (i.e. PA-C or CRNP) according to protocols established by the Medical Director.
• Ensure that the proper flow of relevant information (inmate/patient information, unit problems) is disseminated to appropriate personnel.
• Provide health counseling to inmates/patients.
• Conduct sick calls for inmates/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director. Refer to all cases not covered by the written protocol or that do not respond to treatment to an appropriate PCM Physician.
• Administer immunizations, tuberculin testing, basic and advanced first aid, basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation, visual acuity and telebinocular examinations, and oxygen, when indicated.
• Perform twelve (12) lead electrocardiograms and assemble results for interpretation by a provider.
• Record retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.
• Administer treatment prescribed by verbal or written orders from a provider.
• Administer oral and parenteral medications prescribed by a Provider.
• At a minimum of every shift, at the beginning of the shift, take vital signs, do a complete assessment, and document findings on the dispensary card of all inmates/patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unit.
• MAT & Detox experience preferred, but not required

(Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)

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
• Experience with MAT and detoxing strongly preferred