Registered Nurse Sick Call

Company: Wellpath
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

Compensation Range: $50.22 - $55.8 / hourYou Matter: Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunitiesJoin us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and trainingPerks and BenefitsIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.Why Us:Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to Always Do The Right Thing!, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.How you make a difference:The Registered Nurse (RN) in this role is responsible for managing the sick-call process for inmate patients at the facility. They must ensure that inmates receive medical, mental health, or dental services within the appropriate timeframe and refer them to specialty providers as needed. The RN will work closely with other healthcare providers and follow established policies and procedures to provide optimal care for patients.Key Responsibilities:Review and triage inmate sick call requests, sorting them by emergent and non-emergent status.Maintain a detailed log of all sick call requests and ensure they meet facility policy and accreditation timeframes.Use physician-approved nursing protocols for care and treatment and document all inmate contacts while maintaining confidentiality of medical records.Refer inmate patients to medical providers if medically indicated, and evaluate symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients in the sick call process.Chart and report problems to management for proper evaluation and resolution.Qualifications & Requirements:EducationAssociates or Bachelor's degree from a NLN (National League of Nurses) approved program; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.ExperienceMust possess competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.(2) years of direct work experience preferred.Licenses/CertificationsMust have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located.Must currently possess and maintain CPR certification.Additional Details : Looking for Weekend Coverage for Sick Call. Sat & Sun Day and Evening Shifts Available. *Shift Differential Offered for Evening Shifts*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesnt seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.by Jobble

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