NEEDED: Seven (7) Registered Nurses

STATUS: Accepting Full-Time and PRN

LOCATION: Ayer, MA

SCHEDULE / HOURS: 40 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen
• Must be certified to practice medicine in any state in the United States or territory.
• Must have at one years of experience.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• Shall possess and submit proof of graduation from an accredited school.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting the physician or mid-level provider with procedures.
• Provision of ambulatory nursing care, evaluations, and treatments.
• Administration of medications to include pill/insulin line as directed by the physician.
• Triage screening of inmates
• Performing veni-punctures on occasion
• Assisting BOP staff with care of inpatient mental health inmates
• Clerical duties, to include providing a documented report upon completion of the session through written and/or electronic documentation in the inmate’s medical records.
• Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff.
• Establish diagnostic impressions and requests appropriate diagnostic tests (e.g. laboratory, x-ray, visual acuity and electrocardiogram) and ability to interpret results.
• Document all clinical encounters using Bureau of Prisons Electronic Medical Record.
• Review all ordered tests and procedures within 24 hours of receiving results or the next business day.
• Administer medication as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly.
• Secure a health and developmental history from the patient, records findings, and makes critical evaluations. Provide current entries for maintenance of medical records.
• Provide a wide range of emergency services including primary care for trauma and lifesaving procedures.
• Serve as the primary provider for routine requests for evaluation of new complaints, for routine recurring visits for chronic illness, and emergencies when clinically indicated.
• Manages the daily operation of the clinic and conducts daily sick call.
• Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems, i.e. hypertension, diabetes, and asthma.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Initiate emergency care as needed according to community standards.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries.
• Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and has the ability to screen for gross mood changes.
• Perform duties as required but accept only those assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and licensure laws. 

BENEFITS:  Competitive pay rate ($45 - $50) per hour, Sign-on Bonus, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and Health Care contribution.