GCHC Staff Nurse-Part Time-Columbus, Georgia
- Employer
- Augusta University
- Location
- Rutledge State Prison
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Location: Rutledge State Prison
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 14874
Minimum Requirements
Prefer 2 years of clinical experience. Some correctional experience. Have current ACLS certification.
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- Assess physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients within the health care unit.
- Applies knowledge of available resources in obtaining a health history and in the assessment process.
- Provides a written assessment of patient on admission, during confinement, and or discharge in accordance with GDC SOP/LOP.
- Summarizes assessment data and makes a triage decision which is documented and communicated to other patient care providers.
- Helps plan and implements an individual treatment program as ordered by the physician, clinical associate or other licensed provider in accordance with nursing protocol.
- Applies knowledge and utilizes available resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Intervenes with proper technique and nursing procedures and safety precautions to meet the individual needs of patients.
- Administers medication according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy and all other approved routes of administration.
- Utilizes pharmacology knowledge and available resources in administering medications.
- Follows facility procedures for obtaining therapeutic diets and monitors diet compliance.
- Documents nursing encounters, utilizes the appropriate nurse protocols forms.
- Legibly completes all mandated logs in accordance with GDC/GCHC
- Respects the dignity and confidentiality of patients and medical records. Adheres to HIPPA regulations.
- Transcribes orders in a timely manner and in accordance with GDC/GCHC.
- Completes required shift report before leaving the unit.
- Maintains compliance with all mandated logs and checks for medication, syringe, tools and controlled medication. Does not leave unit until counts cleared and logs signed.
- Makes rounds in infirmary a minimum of once per shift and records nurse’s notes on all inmates. Evaluates symptoms, reactions and progress of patients on a periodic basis; charts and reports problems to supervisor.
- Ensures that prescribed medications are administered as ordered using the formulary. Documents administration of medication in accordance with GDC/GCHC.
- Properly disposes of all needles/syringes in accordance with Infection Control policies and procedures and GDC security policies.
- Prepares regularly scheduled reports and special reports as directed.
- Responds to Codes and emergencies in a timely manner utilizing all appropriate emergency equipment.
- Required to maintain cleanliness of work areas and restock as needed.
- Accepts staffing assignments and performs other related duties as required or assigned by the DON.
- Does not fraternize with inmates beyond professional contact.
- Adheres to all security regulations.
- Attend all meetings, in services, and training activities.
- Works as scheduled and follows GCHC’s policies for leave.
- Requests training to meet identified needs through in service attendance and other formal and informal means.
- Promotes quality assurance standards by participating in the CQI chart audits.
- May have supervisory duties.
- All other duties as assigned.
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This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
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Shift 12 hour
Minimum Salary $44,967.00
Salary to commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate
Pay Grade: 17
Recruitment period from March 29, 2018 until filled
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