Registered Nurse – Level I

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NITELINES USA, INC

Registered Nurse – Level I

Lexington, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    NEEDED: Registered Nurse – Level I

    LOCATION: 3301 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 10511

    SCHEDULE: 3/12 hours shifts, 36 hours per week

    • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • US Citizen
    • MUST provide proof of passing the NCLEX-RN exam and an ADN (associate degree) or BSN (bachelor’s degree) from an accredited institution for all proposed RN’s.

    JOB DUTIES:

    • Assisting the physician or advanced practice provider with procedures.
    • Provision of ambulatory nursing care, evaluations, and treatments.
    • Administration of medications to include pill/insulin line as directed.
    • Triage screening of AICs
    • Performing veni-punctures and blood/blood product administration on occasion.
    • Assisting BOP staff with care of inpatient AICs.
    • Clerical duties, to include providing a documented report upon completion of the session through written and/or electronic documentation in the AIC’s medical records.
    • Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff.
    • Establish diagnostic impressions and requests appropriate diagnostic tests (e.g. laboratory,
    • x-ray, visual acuity and electrocardiogram) and ability to interpret results.
    • Document all clinical encounters using Bureau of Prisons Electronic Medical Record.
    • Review all tests and procedures ordered within 24 hours of receiving results or the next business day.
    • Administer medication as prescribed i.e., by mouth, nose, airway, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly, or intravenously.
    • Secure a health and developmental history from the patient, record findings, and make critical evaluations. Provide current entries for maintenance of medical records.
    • Provide a wide range of emergency services including primary care for trauma and lifesaving procedures.
    • Serve as the primary provider for routine requests for evaluation of new complaints, for routine recurring visits for chronic illness, and emergencies when clinically indicated.
    • Manages the daily operation of the clinic and conducts daily sick call.
    • Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems, i.e. hypertension, diabetes, and asthma.
    • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
    • Initiate emergency care as needed, according to community standards.
    • Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
    • Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries.
    • Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment.
    • Knowledge of common health conditions and the principles of both emergency and chronic care.
    • Perform duties as required but accept only those assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and licensure laws.