PRN Float Registered Nurse
Advanced Correctional Healthcare
Iowa, United States
Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care.
Posted Oct 10
- Shift and hours
- Any shift Job Shift: Any
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Correctional
- License
- RN license Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standingActive nursing license in the state where services are provided, in good standing
- Term
- Per Diem Position Type: PRNPRN
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active nursing license in the state where services are provided, in good standing Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands-on training Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training
- Education
- 2 Year Degree education level Education Level: 2 Year Degree
- Also asks
- Excellent documentation skills
- Also asks
- Knowledge of the RN scope of practice
What it pays
- Eligibility
- Benefits eligibility depends on employment status Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status
Benefits
- BenefitsReferral programReferral program
- Benefits401(k) with employer match401(k) w/employer match
- BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
- BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance
- BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
- BenefitsProfessional developmentProfessional Development
- BenefitsPaid time offPaid Time Off
- BenefitsDisability insuranceDisability Insurance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients
- Day to day
- Contact practitioner to obtain orders Contact practitioner to obtain orders
- Day to day
- Administer prescribed medication and treatments as ordered Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner
- Day to day
- Provide emergency first aid when appropriate Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate
- Day to day
- Triage officer intake screenings at sick call Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call
- Day to day
- Report reactions to treatments and changes in patient condition Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition
- Day to day
- Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents
- Day to day
- Oversee and delegate duties within RN scope of practice Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice
- Day to day
- May be asked to act as back-up to the H.S.A/Site Manager May be asked to act as a back-up to the H.S.A/Site Manager
- Day to day
- May be asked to train new hires and coworkers May be asked to train new hires and coworkers
- Floating
- Cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities
- Travel
- Up to 25% travel Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
- Travel
- Sites in Muscatine, Des Moines, Henry and Cedar, IA Job Location: IA PRN FLOAT Muscatine, Des Moines, Henry, Cedar - IA
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Advanced Correctional Healthcare’s careers page.
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Job Details: Job Location: IA PRN FLOAT Muscatine, Des Moines, Henry, Cedar - IA, Position Type: PRN, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $60.00 - $60.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support,
Summary
Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients Contact practitioner to obtain orders Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call Collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition Provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents Present/participate in in-service education sessions Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies Oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice May be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities May be asked to act as a back-up to the H. S. A/Site Manager May be asked to train new hires and coworkers Any and all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training Excellent documentation skills Knowledge of the RN scope of practice Benefits (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status): Referral program 401(k) w/employer match Health insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance Professional Development Paid Time Off Disability Insurance
What's around it?
Iowa, United States
Living costs about 12% below the US average