Come join our team!
AGS is Seeking a Registered Nurse for our team.
This position is under the direction of the Nurse Manager and follows medical orders from physicians and mid-level providers. It provides holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
This is a “mandatory-testing” position that requires Drug Testing.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Follows all standards and patient care protocols, all federal, state, correctional health care standards, and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioner’s policies, regulations, and guidelines
Participates in the screening, evaluation, assessment and health care of inmates, whom may be seen in clinics, sick call, the infirmary, and confinement
Initiates appropriate actions in emergency situations
Performs specific nursing tasks, such as intravenous insertion and care, venipuncture, and vital signs
Responsible for complete and accurate documentation of care provided in the inmate’s health record
Maintains health services records logs and assists with data entry within the scope of nursing related items
Supervises and coordinates Licensed Practical Nurses and paraprofessional nursing staff with professional nursing functions to ensure an efficient working environment
Coordinates with medical, dental, mental health and ancillary personnel, as required, to ensure continuity of care
Maintains accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to federal and state laws and organizational regulations
Participates in the monitoring, requisition and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment
Facilitates and participates in inmate educational health programs
Participates in continuing education and in-service training to maintain professional capabilities and proficiency
Participates in the training and orientation of new employees
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
•Valid State of Florida Registered Nurse License
•Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification at the time of employment
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Aligned Employment Resources, LLC dba Aligned Government Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran/military spouse
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.