We are currently seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse for our South Carolina Regional Director of Nursing position to join our team in the following counties: Aiken, Anderson, Berkeley, Dorchester and Sumter County in South Carolina.
GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction!
You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.
About this position:
The Regional Manager / Registered Nurse is responsible for providing care for and treating detainees in a correctional setting. Correctional nurses administer both routine and emergency medical care and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
Education/Certifications
Graduate from a nationally accredited registered nursing program
Current RN licensure in the state of employment or ability to obtain license
Current Basic Life Support
Job Type: Full-Time
Correctional nursing experience preferred but not required
Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
Meetings:
Attend Bi-weekly DON meeting
Attend IC & CQI monthly meeting
Conduct Monthly staff meetings (each site)
Attend Monthly Manager Meeting
Reports:
Monthly Medical Dept. Audit
Monthly Surveillance Report
Weekly report to DON
Available shift:
Varies - Site Schedule
General Duties: (not limited to but includes)
Orients and evaluates the performance of nursing and clerical staff personnel
Ensures adequate staffing at facilities and maintains employee schedule
Accepts on-call status as scheduled and responds to all calls in a timely manner
Oversees services rendered by contractors and professional staff, ensures weekly submission of all required service logs
Review's status of inmates/detainees with serious health problems ensuring all necessary intervention and treatment is completed
Monitors inpatient hospitalizations and ensures early release whenever appropriate
Evaluates referrals to outside consultants for the necessity of referral and applicable security restrictions and intervene when necessary
Assist with site preparation for visits from outside reviews/accreditation as directed by DON
Other duties as assigned or requested by GHA corporate or direct supervisor
Provide patient treatments such as blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring, weight checks, nebulizer treatments, etc. as ordered by a licensed medical provider.
Ensure all referrals for consultation, treatment or resolution of problems are valid and applicable to the documented nursing plans.
Administer ordered medications to inmates as ordered by a licensed medical provider and approved by the medical director and document administration as required by GENESYS Health policy/procedure
Carries out nursing care plans on inmates as prescribed or directed by ALP, Physician, and/or RN
Ensure security of area and medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority.
Complete initial and ongoing screening on detained individuals upon admission into a correctional setting
Explain procedures and treatment protocols to patients
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
Health, Dental and Vision insurance plan options
Supplemental plans- Life, Cancer, Accident and Short Term disability plans
401(k) matching (after 1 year)
Paid holidays
PTO- vacation, sick and bereavement
Supplemental pay types:
Overtime
Physical setting:
Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)
GENESYS Health Alliance is an EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability Employer
Compensation details: 34-36 Hourly Wage
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