Registered Nurse - #9826991
Wexford Health Sources
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Joliet, IL
Contract type: Full time
To Apply for this Job Click Here
POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Full-Time 6p-6a/2p-10p (Works every third weekend only!)
FACILITY: Joliet Treatment Center - Correctional Facility
LOCATION: Joliet Illinois
A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.
The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.
You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.
Pay: $44.00 per hour
Shift Differentials available between the specified hours below
3p - 11p = an additional $4/per hour
11p - 7a = an additional $3/per hour
Benefits
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:
Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent is responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LICENSURE: Current, valid IL State Registered Nursing License
Certification
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional nursing experience a plus
EOE/M/F/D/V
19801
,
,
,
,
,
To Apply for this Job Click Here
POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Full-Time 6p-6a/2p-10p (Works every third weekend only!)
FACILITY: Joliet Treatment Center - Correctional Facility
LOCATION: Joliet Illinois
A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.
The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.
You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.
Pay: $44.00 per hour
Shift Differentials available between the specified hours below
3p - 11p = an additional $4/per hour
11p - 7a = an additional $3/per hour
Benefits
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Annual Increase
- 40 Paid Days Off per year
- BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with 50% match
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account
- Continuing education options
Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent is responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.
- Assesses physical, psychological and psychosocial dimensions of patients within the healthcare unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
- Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history, and in the assessment process.
- Provides leadership to RNs, LPNs, MAs, CNAs and other nursing paraprofessionals in patient care as related to medical aspects of patient care.
- Reviews and monitors all offenders receiving medications, as assigned and maintains charts and records.
- Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and make appropriate referral as required.
- Implement professional nursing services in a thorough and competent manner in accordance with standards, rules, protocols, policies and procedures.
- Make referrals to the appropriate health care provider in a timely manner based on diagnostic tests, labs, and nursing diagnosis.
- Contact physician for medication orders as necessary to ensure medication continuity of care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Pharmacology to include drug reaction, drug interaction, side effects, cautions, and contraindications.
- Administer medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards and keeps proper charts and records.
- Participates in the training of Wexford/facility personnel on mental health required training per NCCHC and ACA standards.
- Complies with correctional facility policies and procedures
- Perform within the normal limits of the State Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, policies and procedures and facility policy/procedures and standards.
- Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LICENSURE: Current, valid IL State Registered Nursing License
Certification
- Current CPR Certification -Accepted:
- American Red Cross
- American Heart Association
- American Safety and Health Institute
- Psychiatric Nurse Certification Preferred
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional nursing experience a plus
EOE/M/F/D/V
19801
,
,
,
,
,
To Apply for this Job Click Here
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Similar jobs
Logistics Clerk
Randstad USA,
Joliet, IL
$20
-
$20.75
per hour
1 week ago
Ready to let your ambition thrive? We are looking for a candidate with previous Warehouse Clerk or Transportation experience within a fast-paced distribution environment. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring inbound/outbound shipments, coordinating pick ups/drop offs, and managing inventory. This is a fast-paced position with hands-on responsibility and accountability for daily shipment flow. If you have the...
RN Case Manager - Care Ally
Duly Health and Care,
Joliet, IL
1 week ago
OverviewFull-Time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; flexibility to work later as neededLocation: JolietGood enough isn’t for us. Duly Health and Care’s team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.Duly Health and Care works to...
Environmental Services Technician
ABM Industries,
Joliet, IL
6 months ago
Position Summary Details The Cleaner position provides the cleaning and upkeep of an assigned area. Essential FunctionsCleans and maintains buildings/facilities. Performs heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Notifies managers concerning the need for minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems Establishes and maintains effective communication and working...