Correctional Registered Nurse- Short-Term

Correctional Registered Nurse ShortTerm

Correctional Registered Nurse Temporary
Correctional nurse will provide nursing care and treatment for inmates and other detainees in correctional institutions throughout the State.

Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State
Board of Nursing; or possession of a nonrenewable temporary practice permit issued by the
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Ability to enter health data for residents into electronic medical records data base.
Proficient computer skills to include but not limited to Microsoft Office products.
Available for a temporary assignment up to 6months.

Role Description
Resource performs as a charge nurse staff nurse or an assessment coordinator providing nursing care and treatment services in a Commonwealth facility for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness dysfunctional behavior and/or a developmental disability. As charge nurse the resource directs and coordinates the delivery of nursing care and treatment for individuals in patient or resident care and treatment area(s) ward(s) unit(s) or living area(s) usually on the evening or night shift. Charge nurses make assessments and decisions in regard to staff utilization and supplies and equipment needs. Charge nurse supervises paraprofessional and/or a nonprofessional nursing direct care personnel assigned to their patient or resident care and treatment area(s) ward(s) unit(s) or living area(s); and ensures that the coordination of services coverage of services and maintenance of records is accomplished. The assessment coordinator develops implements and evaluates individualized nursing care and treatment plans for residents; directs evaluates and coordinates the delivery of nursing care and treatment with members of the nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams; meets with family and residents to assess residents condition and completes documentation as required by federal and state regulations. The staff nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care and treatment services in a patient or resident care area; or may be responsible for a nursing specialty care area such as infection control or quality assurance/improvement/risk management activities. Work assignments are received in the form of oral or written instructions and resources exercise independent judgment in the application of professional nursing practices. Work is reviewed and evaluated by a Registered Nurse Supervisor physician or dentist through observation review of reports and conferences for quality and adherence to established standards in the application of professional nursing practices. Work may be administratively reviewed by another professional supervisor. Nurses are expected to be competent in the following areas at a minimum but not limited: airway insertion first aid catheter insertion AED administering oxygen IV therapy heparin lock insertion and irrigation medication administration injections treatments vital signs nursing protocols participating in the plan of care ambu bag audiogram testing medications telebinocular testing universal/standard precautions catheter care catheter insertion perineal care documentation of IV therapy heparin lock insertion and irrigation initiation and care of tubing care of a heparin well parenteral management secondary medications use of IV infusion pump use of manual flow regulator venipuncture IM intradermal subcutaneous injections dose calculations inhalers oral suppository topical medication administration documentation on a Medication Administration Record Tuberculin testing accepting and documentation of orders from licensed practitioner if within the scope of practice transcription of orders O2 mask and O2 nasal usage peak flow meter usage pulse oximeter usage respiratory mask usage suctioning restraints specimen collection ventilator care o & p collection urine dip stick wound culture ace wrap antiembolic hose arm sling binders CPR evacu chair isolation knee immobilizer KPad application braces traction control of hemorrhage decubitus care drains dressing changes ear irrigation EKG enemas eye irrigation eye staining glucometer usage hoyer lift technique jejunostom tubeenteral nutrition K Pad machine nasogastric/gastrostomy feedings nasogastric tube
insertion nasogastric tube irrigation nebulizer treatment nephrostomy neurological checks ostomy care suture/removal vaginal douche sterile technique wound care blood pressure vital signsvenipuncture tracheostomy care full body assessments including mini mental health status exam assessing and completing a Plan of Care.

The nurse must function within his/her standards of nursing practice at all times.