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Registered Nurse
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| Salary: |
Depends on Qualifications
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| Job Type: |
FT, PT, PRN |
| Location: |
Escambia County Sheriff's Office, 1700 W. Leonard St., Pensacola, FL 32501, Florida
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| The incumbent of this position provides holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting. The incumbent reports to the Director of Nursing and follows medical orders from physicians and mid-level providers. |
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Examples of Duties:
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Follows all related federal, state, correctional health care, MHM and DC policies, regulations and guidelines.
Participates in the screening, evaluation, assessment, and health care of inmates. These inmates may be seen in clinics, sick call, the infirmary, and confinement.
Provides treatments and administers medications following physician and mid-level orders.
Initiates appropriate actions in emergency situations.
Performs specific nursing tasks such as intravenous insertion and care, venipuncture, and vital signs.
Responsible for complete and accurate documentation of care provided in the inmate's health record.
Maintains health services records logs and assists with data entry within the scope of nursing related items.
Supervises and coordinates Licensed Practical Nurses and paraprofessional nursing staff with professional nursing functions to ensure an efficient working environment.
Coordinates with medical, dental, mental health, and ancillary personnel, as required, to ensure continuity of care.
Maintains accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to federal and state laws and organizational regulations.
Participates in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment.
Facilitates and participates in inmate educational health programs.
Participates in continuing education and in-service training to maintain professional capabilities and proficiency.
Participates in the training and orientation of new employees.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. |
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Typical Qualifications:
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Certification in Florida as a Registered Nurse. ASN preferred. Correctional nursing experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Current State of Florida RN license
Security clearance
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Knowledge of (position requirements at entry):
Federal, state, and correctional health care standards; institutional policies and regulations; accreditation and certification requirements.
Clinical operations and procedures.
All facets of professional nursing, patient care, infection control, safety, quality assurance, and institutional practices.
Skills in (position requirements at entry):
Current nursing practice.
Effective written communication.
Effective interpersonal communication.
Working effectively with a diverse community. |
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Supplemental Information:
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Material and Equipment Used:
Various Medical Equipment
Computerized Equipment
Standard Office Equipment
Microscope
Two-Way Radio
Positions in this class typically require:
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work:
Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, and blood and other bodily fluids.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. |
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