Representative Duties
Provides medical care, treatments, medication and clinical oversight in conjunction with medical providers. The RN is responsible for accurately completing physical assessments, sick call triage and signing off orders per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The RN is responsible for maintaining compliance standards, ensuring that all logs and counts are completed per policy. Direct supervision is received from the nursing supervisor who evaluates performance through observation, discussion, and review of reports and inspections.
Monitors medication administration timeliness per SOP, compliance by inmates and effectiveness of medications in accordance with established protocols. Reports and responds to variances in treatment regimens to the provider.
Conducts a physical assessment in response to inmate complaints, establishes a nursing diagnosis and refers to the provider, and provides the treatment ordered.
Conducts physical assessments, tests and sick call triage per SOP.
Maintains unit compliance for inspections.
Participates in in-service training and mandatory continuing education.
Responds to all emergencies.
Obtains samples and other specimens for laboratory examinations.
Assists physicians in clinic areas.
Provides routine clinic tasks as needed.
Responsible for the assisting with education of staff on their units.
Supervision of line staff and daily operations of the clerical areas.
Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited RN program and one year of nursing experience.
Must possess a current Florida license as a registered nurse.
Must be able to work a variety of shifts; including nights and weekends.
Proficient in the use of computers.
Preferences
Surgical, emergency or critical care nursing experience.
Notes
Applicants are responsible for filling out the application in its entirety and must include detailed job duties for each prior employment in the work history.
Application Deadline
Multiple vacancies, Open until filled.
Subject to close without notice
Salary
$30.95 - $41.61/hour, based on qualifications and Orange County Policy
** Shift differnetial available for eilgible hours worked
Address
The work location is in the Orange County Correctional Facility located in Orlando, Florida.
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Medical-Surgical
- Surgery
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person