Acute Care, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Correctional Health, Follow Through, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensing, Medications, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, State Laws and Regulations, Writing Skills
General:
Performs appropriate nursing care in correctional setting based on the standards of care in accordance with PA/NJ State Licensing while maintaining facility requirements for security.
Requirements:
- Maintain professional boundaries with residents at all times.
- Perform intake screenings under the direction of Nurse Practitioner/Physician
- Passes medication in compliance with all PA/NJ State Regulations
- Maintains a good working relationship with other medical staff and Site Administrators
- Responsible for the shift report, including counts
- Inspects emergency equipment
- Takes NP/physician orders
- Follows all requirements for documentation.
- Required to perform all assigned ACA related duties
- Required to attend ACA and other assigned or mandatory training classes in accordance with Kintock training policies
- Perform other work related duties as assigned by the Nurse Practitioner/Physician.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- CPR Certification
- Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred in either a correctional setting and/or acute care environment
Abilities:
- Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in providing appropriate follow-through treatment and care.
- Work in a correctional environment where safety and security are of the upmost importance
Education requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program, currently licensed to practice in NJ/PA