Registered Nurse Manager
Rolla, Missouri
RN
Posted Aug 31
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- RN
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Job Summary
Cardinal Correctional Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team working in a correctional institution setting as the Nurse Manager. This position will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care under the supervision of physicians as well as leading our teams of LVN's and RN's in Missouri. This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical skills.
Duties
- Lead and work with LVN's and RN's on site at various county jails in Central Missouri.
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- Work with Physicians and NP's to come up with care plans for patients.
- Work with leadership to ensure facilities have coverage of staff.
- Conduct physical examinations and assess patients' health status by taking vital signs and documenting findings.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Provide care for patients with infectious diseases, offering education on prevention and management.
- Assist in the development and implementation of individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care, including referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Support behavioral health initiatives by recognizing mental health issues and providing appropriate interventions.
Skills
- Proficient in medical terminology and understanding of internal medicine practices.
- Strong ability to perform physical examinations and interpret vital signs accurately.
- Knowledgeable in infectious disease care protocols and best practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining professionalism.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Correctional Healthcare Experience is a PLUS but not mandatory.
Benefits for FTE
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- RN
- Corrections facility medical clinic
- Patient care outcome improvement
- Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Health screenings
- Direct patient care
- Staff supervision
- Vital signs
- Medication safety and administration compliance
Place
- City
- Rolla, Missouri
- State price level
- 9% below the national average
Missouri index 90.8, where 100 is the national average.
Rolla sits in the Missouri Ozarks along I-44 between St. Louis and Springfield. Home to Missouri University of Science and Technology, it blends a small college-town feel with proximity to Mark Twain National Forest. A quiet, scenic base for nurses who value outdoor recreation and straightforward highway access to larger metro areas.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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