GA DOC Asmp RN

Short Description:
3 12-hour shifts on Days.

Wellpath does not schedule set days or blocked scheduling, HCP must be available to work any day of
the week.

Complete Description:
Job Description:

Under
supervision of a Charge Nurse, assists in the assessment of the physical,
psychological, and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and,
as necessary, in the housing units.

Assists
in planning an individual treatment program by using available resources in
planning care and consults with Charge Nurse(s) and other staff as appropriate
while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.

Implements
individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care Practitioner.

Count
controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of each
shift with another staff member and sign count logs.

Implements
clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies,
procedures and protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures
and standard precautions.

Responds
to a code or patient crisis as set forth by the site policy and procedure.

Implements
medical plan through administering medications in accordance with Health Care
Practitioner s orders and protocols: Administers medications according to
proper techniques and procedures including IV therapy (when certified) and all
other approved routes of administration.
Uses pharmacy knowledge and available resources to include drug reaction
and overdose in administration of medications.

Implements
medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with Health Care
Practitioner s orders and protocols: Obtains body fluid specimens and performs
EKG s using proper techniques and procedures. Communicates information to
ancillary departments using established referral process.

Assists
the Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor surgical procedures as
necessary and/or requested to meet individual needs of patients.

Implement
nutrition and therapeutic diet plan through proper techniques and procedures as
ordered by Health Care Practitioner.

Documents
nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting as required by policy and
procedure.

Communicates
information to nursing staff, physician, health care unit supervisory personnel
and other staff as necessary.

Attends
mandatory staff meetings and training.
Physical Demands and Conditions:
Works in a clean well-lit environment with fluctuating temperatures. Requires substantial periods of work utilizing a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; requires pushing and pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds; requires walking and standing; requires sitting; requires the ability to negotiate stairs; requires the ability to lift patients in and out of bed, wheelchair, and/or stretcher; requires the ability to reach or bend frequently; requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment. Potential for exposure to blood and/or body substances and hazardous materials requiring observance of Standard Precautions and safe handling practices.

This job primarily operates independently in a facility. This job is performed in a correctional facility, client site or counseling center including minimum, medium or maximum-security levels. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees. This position may require travel depending on specific needs.

Requirements: - Have a current unencumbered RN License in GA
- At least one (1) year of RN experience in Corrections
- Have or obtain a BLS through AHA
- Willing and able to work in environment and physical conditions listed above