Registered Nurse:::ICE Detention Facility
Company: STG International Inc
Location: Taylor
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Family Practice/Primary Care opening in Taylor, Texas. This and
other rn jobs brought to you by NursingJobCafe.com STG
International is seeking qualified candidates for the Registered
Nurse position to work full-time providing medical care to
detainees in custody in support of ICE Health Service Corps at the
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Medical Facility. DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES Initiates and maintains compliance with NCCHC
policies for accreditation. Provides direct nursing care to
detainees. Performs medical histories on detainees entering the
Service Processing Center (SPC). Any medical problems are referred
to the physician, or mid level provider. Evaluates health care
needs of detainees and develops nursing care plans to meet those
needs. Provides triage and screening of detainees during sick call.
Identifies and manages minor illnesses as directed under
established nursing guidelines and refers other medical problems to
the appropriate medical provider. Provides group and individual
health education to detainees. Assists the medical provider with
medical appointments by taking the detainees vital signs,
documenting them in the chart and assisting as necessary. Ensures
the medical providers orders are implemented. Ensures that
medications prescribed are administered as ordered. When medication
orders are signed off, initials are placed next to the order and
circled. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing
medication. Maintains security when dispensing medications and is
continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and
trafficking among detainees. Destroys and properly disposes of all
needles/syringes. Maintains accuracy of Sharps Log. Maintains
non-involvement in the security aspects of care. Documents using
S.O.A.P. format, followed by the nurses signature and name stamp.
Documents all detainee contacts. Maintains patient and medical
record confidentiality. Performs or assists in the performance of
emergency treatment of injury or illness to detainees as required.
Carries out orders authorized by the physician, nurse Practitioner,
or NP/PA. Provides nebulizer treatments; inserts indwelling urinary
catheters; irrigates indwelling urinary catheters. Follows
procedures as designated in the Lippincott Nursing Manual. May
prepare statistical information, regularly scheduled reports, or
special reports as necessary. Draws labs as requested and collects
laboratory specimens. Administers immunizations. Attends
general/medical staff meetings. Coordinates health care needs of
detainees with other staff members and coordinates referrals to
off-site providers as required. Assures a safe and clean working
environment. Provides care for psychiatric patients. Performs
record keeping functions in accordance with program policies.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Responsible
for maintenance of medical equipment and quality control of
laboratory reagents. May serve as medical escort of detainees as
needed for domestic/overseas travel. Maintains medical supply stock
level, restocking as needed. May order supplies (lab and other
supplies). Performs or designates other staff to dispose of
biologically hazardous wastes on a regular basis. May participate
in QI Reviews. If an Infirmary (Short Stay Unit) is onsite,
provides daily nursing care as needed and notifies physician, or
PA/NP of any abnormal findings. Makes beds for patients in the
Infirmary. Required Skills Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
preferred. The incumbent maintains a current nursing license and
meets continuing education requirements for the State(s) licensed
in. Must be licensed in the state where the facility is located.
Maintains current CPR certification. Knowledge of and ability to
apply professional nursing principals, procedures, and techniques
to patient care and nursing supervision. Practical knowledge of
medication, administration guidelines, and pharmaceutical agents
and their desired and adverse effects in order to recognize
untoward effects and take appropriate corrective measures.
Knowledge of training methods and sufficient interpersonal skills
to develop a rapport with patients and co-workers during which
instructional and educational information is presented. Knowledge
of and participation in established clinic, program and NCCHC
requirements on safety, infection control, quality assurance,
maintenance of records of patients seen, statistical information
gathering, etc. Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting
to emergency situations. Ability to provide patient health
education instruction. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work requires walking,
standing, bending, and some lifting, for example to assist patients
out of wheelchairs. Will take any specialty with an exception of
Women's Health
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