Registered Nurse

Company: Wexford Health
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION: Registered NurseLOCATION: Penitentiary of NM in Santa FeSHIFT: 6a-630p 3 days per weekWexford Health Sources, Inc. is a member of the Wexford family: a group of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies. At Wexford Health Sources, Inc., our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.POSITION SUMMARY

• Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent is responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Also directs and guides patient teaching activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
• Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.
• Assesses physical, psychological and psychosocial dimensions of patients within the healthcare unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
• Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history, and in the assessment process.
• Provides leadership to RNs, LPNs, MAs, CNAs and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care.
• Reviews and monitors all offenders receiving medications, as assigned and maintains charts and records.
• Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and make appropriate referral as required.BENEFITSWexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:
  • Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
  • Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement saving plan
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • Healthcare and dependent care spending account
  • Continuing education optionsThe following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.LICENSING: Current, valid New Mexico Registered Nursing LicenseCERTIFICATION: Current CPR CertificationEDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Associate's Degree required; Bachelors' Degree preferred.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional nursing experience a plusEOE/M/F/D/V

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