YesCare Corp Behavioral Health RN Elmore, Alabama
Minimum Requirements:
- Registered Nurse licensed within state of employment, license must be in good standing.
- Experience in providing services to a mentally ill and/or correctional population preferred.
- Must follow all applicable technical instructions and health services bulletins.
- CPR certification.
- A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in ensuring 24-hour coverage nursing services of Mental Health Unit and appropriate provision of clinical treatment.
- Coordinates Mental Health Unit sick call to ensure nurse triage and appropriate referral for physician follow-up.
- Implement psychiatric and physician orders in a timely, clinically effective manner.
- Administer and monitor medications in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Mental Health Unit.
- Conduct Initial Nursing Assessment upon admission to the unit or as soon as inmate's condition permits.
- Document changes in inmate's functioning and critical incidents in the Medical Record.
- Complete Nursing Discharge Summary when inmate is transferred from Mental Health Unit.
- Coordinate psychiatric services to ensure psychiatrist is informed of psychotropic medication compliance, changes in inmate functioning, and results of laboratory testing in a timely manner.
- Provide group counseling and activities for inmates to ensure Level II inmates are provided two (2) hours of out-of-cell time daily.
- Maintain and update Medication Administration Records (MARS).
- Abide by the security regulations and confidentiality of inmate information requirements of the facility.
- Monitor medical supplies to facilitate appropriate inventory and ordering.
- Interrelate and work effectively with Health Services staff, prison staff, and CMS administrative staff.
- Comply with employee standards of CMS and applicable employee standards of the facility.
YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions):
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
About YesCare Health:
Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It’s a calling.
By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.
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