Job Description
Job Description
Description
We're hiring a Registered Nurse Manager to oversee and provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Oregon Nurse Practice Act.
- Schedule : Full time opportunity, 40 hours / week, Monday - Friday
- Facility : Columbia County Jail in St Helens, OR housing both male & female detainees & sentenced inmates
For immediate consideration, email current resume to : ryanw@mymedtrust.com
Or call 866-344-0527 to discuss position details & compensation.
Our Company is committed to quality in everything we do; from carefully matching our employee’s skills with customer requirements to hiring processes that are Joint Commission compliant. Join a team whose business is built on a history of integrity, honesty, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Competently functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team which is focused and patient centeredManages unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in a corrections populationCompetently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents daily work assignedCompetently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as neededCompetently executes physician's / NP’s orders for all assigned patientsAdministers medications and treatments and delivers appropriate nursing care in accordance with Applicable policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate mannerCompetently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures / skills as qualified and assignedCompetently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexityAdheres to internal controls established for the medical unitPerforms related duties as requiredCompetently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexityAdheres to internal controls established for the medical unitManages all financial and operational aspects of the contract.Oversees all pharmaceutical, office supply, and medical supply orders, making sure that all necessary supplies remain in stock while still being a good steward of the taxpayer’s money.Manages the annual facility budget for medical servicesServes as the on-site liaison between medical staff and County Sheriff administrationEstablishes and maintains strong working relationships with Sheriff Department administration and community resources to maximize continuity of careCommunicates with local hospitals to ensure a safe and timely transition back to the facilityManages all medical employees including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, performance appraisals, staff development, conflict mediation, discipline, and the determination of compensation levelsConducts New Hire training, Annual staff training, and Nursing education as needed throughout the yearConducts annual P&P review, makes necessary operational changes as policies and / or standards were updated, and provides staff training regarding the changesManages the Continuous Quality Improvement program including implementation of corrective action plans when necessaryCoordinates the Infection Control Program and communicates with local Health Department regarding identified communicable diseases as required by state lawCoordinates and leads monthly meetings for all staff to communicate Policy and Procedure changes, security information, and monthly skills trainingReviews inmate grievances, assesses the provision of medical / nursing care and arranges follow-up care for identified problemsCoordinates and leads quarterly MAC, CQI, and Infection Control meetings with medical and client administrative staffOccasional fill-in for vacant nursing shiftsTreats all medical staff, corrections staff, and patients with respect and professionalism and holds the entire medical team to the same level of careCommunicates daily with security leadership regarding high acuity, high cost, or otherwise concerning patientsDocuments and organizes all minutes for all monthly and quarterly meetingsFollows chain of command at all timesFollows all PREA guidelines and standards as set by the Sheriff’s OfficeThoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedHealth Policies and ProceduresOn call 24 / 7 for nursing staff questions and concerns – will return calls within 15 minsOther duties as required / assignedSkills, Knowledge and Expertise
Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing is requiredAt least 6 months leadership experience requiredRegistered Nurse (RN) with minimum of one (1) year of clinical RN experience or Licensed Practical Nurse with a minimum of one (1) year of clinical LPN experience.Must possess and maintain a current, unrestricted Oregon nursing licenseCurrent BLS-HP requiredNCCHC or other corrections healthcare experience desired but not requiredBenefits
As a employee you may be eligible for the following benefits :
Competitive PayMedicalDentalVisionPaid Time OffCE Reimbursement401K