We are looking for Registered Nurses to work in the Department of Corrections, Central Detention Facility. As a Registered Nurse, you will plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, while supervising the Medical Assistant staff when indicated. You must be skilled in completing nursing assessments and performing routine nursing procedures such as venipuncture, IV insertion, and triage of patients. *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* * Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of the patient. Works with the health center provider in developing and implementing a treatment plan for the patient. * Works with the medical assistant staff to assure that the health center maintains a positive patient flow of fewer than 1.5 hours. * Assures that nursing documentation (not limited to flow sheets, intake sheets, VAR) is completed per policy and standards. Reviews the documentation of the Medical Assistant on a routine basis to assure the documentation is appropriate and timely. * Develops and implements an orientation plan for new patients and employees to the unit. * Performs primary nursing procedures (ie venipuncture, UA, finger sticks, assessments, patient intake, daily review/update of medical records and logs). * Ensures that medical care and follow-up are planned and documented, and that all requests for referral services (ie medical, social services, specialty) are completed for each patient. * Coordinates the quality control checks for the glucometers and any other waive testing. * Works with the nurse manger and MA 3 to assure compliance with infection control. * Works with the Department of Education to develop processes for patient education. * Provides discharge instruction to patients. * Works with various departments to assure compliance with federal, state, and local health care regulations. * Completes charts audits under the direction of the AMD or HCM. * Monitors the use of and orders supplies under the direction of the Nurse Manager. * Assures that the exam rooms are standardized and ready for use. * Assists the providers as necessary during physical examination. * Performs other related duties and responsibilities. * AVAILABLE SHIFTS* * Monday - Friday: * 7am to 3.30pm * 3pm to 11.00pm * 11.00pm to 7am *QUALIFICATIONS* * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (PN, AAS, BSN). * Registered Nurse with Dc license * At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in medical surgical, emergency care, or urgent care. * Current CPR certification. look forward to hearing from you Sonia Benson sbenson@nri-staffing.com Additional Information NRI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Meet Your Recruiter Sonia Benson General Manager