Description

At Armor Health we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the wellness and wellbeing of the lives entrusted by our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best in class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values, embrace change, take ownership, attention to detail, sense of urgency, results oriented and collaborative environment we are a dynamic team that is setting the bar and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.

Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to collaborate with leadership and support the clinical outcomes of the patients we serve.

Job Summary:

Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.

Essential Functions:

• Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients; obtain health history and provide a written assessment of patients upon admission.
• During confinement, and upon discharge; document and communicate triage decision to appropriate health care provider.
• Develop individual nursing care plan using nursing assessment protocols in consultation with health care providers.
• According to physician orders implement medical care plans to include diagnostic tests, EKGs, etc.
• Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures and approved routes of administration; nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.
• Assist physician in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary.
• Provide and monitor direct patient care.
• Document nursing encounters utilizing the Problem Oriented Medical Records (POMR) form of charting.
• Maintain accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to federal and state laws, and organizational regulations.
• Coordinate with medial, dental, mental and ancillary personnel as required to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow established policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Respond to requests from Security Staff as well as Armor Staff in accordance with Armor and Facility Guidelines. This includes following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Ability to follow policies and procedures and adhere to regulatory standards.
• Skill in current nursing practices.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification
• One year experience
• Other relevant professional experiences or educational backgrounds will be considered as deemed appropriate. However, when licensure is required by local, state, federal or contractual guidelines, we will not alter our position on those requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work is performed in a clinical setting
• Work environment involves exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists and gases; contagious or infectious diseases or hazardous chemicals and potentially dangerous situations that may require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

We offer career development opportunities for those who show up, work hard and exhibit our core values. We also offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package that includes paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, great medical and dental choices and many other options to meet your own and/or your family's needs.

If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!