Job description

Job description

**Newly Increased Night Shift Differential - Additional $5.00 per hour!!**

CPS Healthcare is a leader in providing comprehensive health care services. Our focus is on providing high quality, compassionate care to all those we work with. Learn more about us at CPS Healthcare

CPS Healthcare is looking to hire professional, dedicated, and caring RN and LPNs to join our team in providing health care to an inmate population at York County Correctional Facility in Alfred, ME.

Correctional nurses are a critical part of the multidisciplinary team. They provide medical and mental health treatment and are responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

● Assess physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients within the jail. This involves applying nursing knowledge in the assessment process, writing assessments, summarizing assessment data, and making triage decisions.

● Plan an individual treatment program.

o Utilize available treatment protocols as approved by the Medical Director.

o Utilize referral process to appropriate providers as necessary within Medical

Department.

o Apply knowledge and utilize available resources in planning care and patient

teaching.

o Consult as necessary with nurses, physicians, correctional officers, etc.

● Implement individual treatment programs in the health care unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.

o Intervene with proper technique, procedures, and safety precautions to meet the

individual needs of the patients.

o Implement mental health plan through the administering of medications in

accordance with the physician’s order, using proper techniques and procedures,

including IV therapy and all other approved routes of administration.

o Utilize pharmacology knowledge and available resources to include drug reaction

and overdose in administering medication.

o Implement mental health plan through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance

with physician’s orders.

o Communicates information to ancillary departments using established referral

process.

● Utilize knowledge and available resources for nutrition and therapeutic diets as

established by the facility.

● Work in collaboration with the nursing and medical teams to provide patients with care, education, and support.

● Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.

● Maintain medical records.

● Perform within the normal limits of state practice act, Code of Ethics for Nurses policies and procedures, facility policies and procedures and standards.

Type of position

Full-time positions available, Part time positions available, Per Diem positions available.

Start date

Immediately.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program. Baccalaureate degree preferred but not required.

License/ Certifications:

BLS Certification (Preferred)

RN License/ Maine (Preferred)

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Other:

Must pass a facility background clearance.

Experience: At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Location

York County Jail

Alfred, ME

Schedule

12-hour shifts

Salary

New rates in effect! Contact us to learn more.

Benefits

● Comprehensive training on correctional health.

● 401(k)

● Dental insurance

● Health insurance

Contact

Inquiries welcome. Please email your questions and your resume to Geri Riendeau, Medical Recruiter

Why work in corrections?

Correctional health is a highly specialized field that provides the opportunity to work in an energetic, multidisciplinary setting. Correctional nursing provides opportunities to develop and perfect a broad spectrum of nursing skills providing treatment in the areas of emergency medicine, chronic disease, detoxification, and mental illness.

CPS is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusivity. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Physical setting:

• Corrections

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Must be able to pass a facility background clearance

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Must be able to pass a facility background clearance

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN license (Preferred)
• RN License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (preferred) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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