Correctional Registered Nurse - Waymart

Requirements:

• • Minimum Qualifications


• • Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.


• • Ability to enter health data for residents into electronic medical records database.


• • Proficient computer skills to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office products.


• • Available for a temporary assignment, up to 6-months.


• • Ability to pass a PA Criminal Background check


• • Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screening


• • Current physical


• • 2-Step TB Screening


• • CPR Certificate

Responsibilities:

• • HCA Solutions is seeking qualified Correctional Registered Nurse for SCI Waymart in Waymart, PA!
• • This is a contracted, W-2, full-time position.
• • Shift available is 22:00 - 06:30 with rotating weekends and holidays.
• • Role Description


• • Resource performs as a charge nurse, staff nurse or an assessment coordinator providing nursing care and treatment services in a Commonwealth facility for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness, dysfunctional behavior and/or a developmental disability. As charge nurse, the resource directs and coordinates the delivery of nursing care and treatment for individuals in patient or resident care and treatment area(s), ward(s), unit(s) or living area(s), usually on the evening or night shift. Charge nurses make assessments and decisions in regard to staff utilization and supplies and equipment needs. Charge nurse supervises paraprofessional and/or a non-professional nursing direct care personnel assigned to their patient or resident care and treatment area(s), ward(s), unit(s) or living area(s); and ensures that the coordination of services, coverage of services, and maintenance of records is accomplished. The assessment coordinator develops, implements, and evaluates individualized nursing care and treatment plans for residents; directs, evaluates and coordinates the delivery of nursing care and treatment with members of the nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams; meets with family and residents to assess residents condition and completes documentation as required by federal and state regulations. The staff nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care and treatment services in a patient or resident care area; or may be responsible for a nursing specialty care area, such as, infection control or quality assurance/improvement/risk management activities. Work assignments are received in the form of oral or written instructions and resources exercise independent judgment in the application of professional nursing practices.


• • The nurse must function within his/her standards of nursing practice at all times.

Benefits:

• • 401k


• • Healthcare, Dental and Vision insurance


• • Short-term and long-term disability
• • Paid holidays