Registered nurse drs | Chandler, AZ

all Tribal, state, federal and licensing standards and guidelines Responsibilities Renders comprehensive nursing care and is responsible for inmates from intake to release.

Completes nursing backssment of inmate's condition consistent with age and condition including physical, psychological, social, developmental and educational needs.

Performs ongoing inmate backssment and identifies variances from diagnosis Review and responds to inmate's Tank Slips Orders medications, drugs and supplies, processes physician's orders. Provides education/instructions to inmates; develops and utilizes the treatment plan involving other healthcare professional and departments, as indicated; Shares

observations and backssment outcomes with health care team to ensure communication and understanding of inmate's health status, progress and ongoing needs Call the physician or designee for medication and treatment orders, and/or other emergencies.

Assist in coordinating with Medical Officers to schedule off site professional medical services, such as dental, optometry and or medical imagining. Monitor, as directed, inmate inpatient hospitalizations; daily reports to the Director of Clinical services or designee. Maintain a safe working environment by following DRS security policies. Utilize facility and correctional policies and procedures. Maintains security and confidentiality of all

medical records. Maintains and updates inmate's medical records through concise, accurate and timely documentation Prepare and maintain a variety of statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs; Maintains professional and technical competency through regular participation in a variety of educational programs and in-services, reviews relevant professional publications and materials Develops and maintains good working and professional relationships with other health care team members and providers to facilitate open and cooperative communication Provides orientation to the medical unit and DRS systems and processes to inmates to ensure familiarity with unit policies and requirements Contributes to the team/unit's efforts by completing required activities within established parameters to ensure compliance with all applicable medication, storage and documentation standards, regulations and requirements Reviews and reinforces with inmate's ongoing education of basic technical procedures, activities and safety necessary for daily living Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skills and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Director of Clinical Services.

Qualifications Current State of Arizona RN license; CPR certification.2 years of medical or surgical staff level of professional nursing experience.1 year of correctional nursing experience preferred. For more details: jobs-search. org/information-technology_sacaton-c424705/registered-nurse-drs-sacaton_i1949216090