Correctional RN

Position:-Registered Nurses
Location:- Cape Vincent Correctional Facility, 36560 State Route 12E, Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Duration:-2 years

Job description:-
Diagnose and treat a patient's health problems. Perform health assessments to identify new symptoms of possibly undiagnosed conditions or complications. Administer medication. Manage and deliver restorative or palliative care to the ill, disabled and dying. Teach and counsel patients about maintenance of health and prevention of illness or complications. Contribute as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team and as a consultant on health related committees to plan and implement the health care needs of consumers. Execute medical regimens as prescribed by licensed physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and podiatrists, and dentists. Includes advance practice nurses such as: clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Advanced practice nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles. Registered nurses must be licensed in New York State and have a minimum of one year work experience post-licensure.

Cape Vincent Correctional is a medium security correctional facility and the work is behind secured fencing. The shifts are miscellaneous, mostly evenings with some potential midnight coverage. Each nurse may be required to work up to 2-weekends per month. The shifts are full time, but the facility will consider part time availability. Travel is not required. Candidate will need to do EKG's and blood draws, as well as have strong assessment skills.