Registered Nurse (RN) – Corrections, County Jail
Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of South Dakota looking for a FRESH START? If so, we can help. Cell Staff is a national correctional healthcare staffing firm who has partnered with Correctional Facilities across South Dakota to help them find amazing people. Our client is currently seeking RNs to work in the Sioux Falls, SD area and throughout the state of South Dakota. (Note: Correctional facilities are in the general vicinity of each city and may require travel time)
Working in correctional healthcare is an opportunity to better your skills in a safe yet demanding environment. Your expertise is not confined to a small medical unit like the setup in a larger healthcare organization. You'll apply varied assessment skills and work closely among professionals who have more in common than simply sharing a shift.
RN Details
Full Time Schedule
12 Hour shifts currently available
Fast Paced Environment
Considerable Physical Activity
RN Duties
Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients; obtain health history and provide a written assessment of patients upon admission.
During confinement, and upon discharge; document and communicate triage decision to appropriate health care provider.
Develop individual nursing care plan using nursing assessment protocols in consultation with health care providers.
According to physician orders implement medical care plans to include diagnostic tests, EKGs, etc.
Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures and approved routes of administration; nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.
Assist physician in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary.
Provide and monitor direct patient care.
Document nursing encounters utilizing the Problem Oriented Medical Records (POMR) form of charting.
Maintain accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to federal and state laws, and organizational regulations.
Coordinate with medial, dental, mental and ancillary personnel as required to ensure continuity of care.
Follow established policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Will adhere to the Facility's Standards of Professional Conduct.
Respond to requests from Security Staff as well as Facility Staff in accordance with Facility Guidelines. This includes following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
RN Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited educational institution, possessing a diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree in nursing accepted for licensure by the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of South Dakota. Must be in good standing.
Current CPR Certification
1+ year of relevant experience.
Background must be in ER/Med Surg/Acute Settings
RN Benefits
Competitive pay package
Health, Dental, Vison benefits
Weekly pay (direct deposit)
Tuition/certification reimbursement
We can accommodate / build the perfect package to meet your needs.
Cell Staff is here to offer you something FRESH. We understand you have many options but there really is no one like us and we encourage you to find out why: www.cellstaff.com
We can't wait to show you how good "GOOD" can be!
For immediate consideration, please call us at 855-561-1715 or apply and one of our recruiters will contact you!